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1 For safety and security
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2 Instrument
cluster Operation of each component
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment before driving, etc.
4 Driving
Operations and advices which are necessary for driving
5 Audio system
Operating the audio system
6 Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7 Maintenance
and care
8 When trouble
arises
9 Vehicle
specifications
10 For owners
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
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3 Operation of each
component
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................118
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors Side doors .........................124
Back door ..........................133
Smart key system ..............1383-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................145
Rear seats .........................146
Head restraints ..................1503-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors Steering wheel...................153
Inside rear view mirror .......155
Outside rear view mirrors .............................1563-5. Opening and closing
the windows Power windows..................158
Moon roof ..........................162TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual.................... 12
How to search.............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 141 For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags........................ 37
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Safety information for children ............................. 56
Child restraint systems........ 57
Installing child restraints...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions..... 701-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 71
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 761-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 82
Theft prevention labels........ 842 Instrument cluster
2.
Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 86
Gauges and meters............. 91
Multi-information display ..... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen........ 107PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 175
Vehicle load limits ............. 179
Trailer towing..................... 180
Dinghy towing.................... 1814-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 182
Power (ignition) switch ...... 186
EV drive mode................... 193
Hybrid transmission........... 196
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake.................... 2004-3. Operating the lights and
wipers Headlight switch................ 201
Fog light switch ................. 205
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 2114-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214
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4-5. Using the driving support systems Cruise control ....................218
Rear view monitor system .............................222
Driving assist systems .......2324-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...................................238
Winter driving tips..............2415 Audio system
5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ...........246
5-2. Basic Operations
(Multimedia system) Multimedia system.............247
Steering wheel audio switches...........................249
USB port/AUX port ............250
Basic audio operations ......2525-3. Setup
(Multimedia system) Setup menu .......................254
General settings ................255
Audio settings....................257
Display settings .................258
Voice settings ....................2595-4. Using the Multimedia
system Selecting the audio source..............................260
List screen operation .........261
Optimal use of the multimedia system.....263PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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5-5. Using the radio
(Multimedia system) Radio operation................. 264
5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs (Multimedia system) CD player operation .......... 266
5-7. Using an external device
(Multimedia system) Listening to an iPod........... 272
Listening to a USB memory device................ 277
Using the AUX port ........... 2825-8. Connecting Bluetooth®
(Multimedia system) Preparations to use wireless communication................ 283
Registering a Bluetooth® audio player for the first time .................... 287
Registering a Bluetooth® phone for the first time .................... 288
Registering a Bluetooth® device.............................. 289
Connecting a Bluetooth® device.............................. 291
Displaying a Bluetooth® device details .................. 293
Detailed Bluetooth® system settings ............... 2945-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system) Listening to Bluetooth® Audio ...............................295
5-10. Bluetooth® phone
(Multimedia system) Using a Bluetooth® Phone ..............................297
Making a call......................300
Receiving a call .................303
Speaking on the phone......304
Bluetooth® phone message function ............308
Using the steering wheel switches ................313
Bluetooth® phone settings ............................314
Contact/ Call History Settings ........316
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............3265-11. Bluetooth®
(Multimedia system) Bluetooth® .........................330
5-12. Using the voice command
system (Multimedia system) Voice command system ....335
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6 Interior features
7 Maintenance and care
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger Automatic air conditioning system............................. 340
Seat heaters...................... 3486-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 349
• Interior lights ................. 350
• Personal lights .............. 3506-3. Using the storage
features List of storage features...... 352
• Glove box...................... 353
• Console box.................. 353
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 354
• Cup holders .................. 355
• Bottle holders................ 3566-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 357
• Sun visors ..................... 357
• Vanity mirrors................ 357
• Outside temperature display........................... 357
• Power outlet.................. 359
• Coat hooks.................... 360
• Assist grips ................... 361
• Luggage cover .............. 3627-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..........366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ...........3697-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...................372
General maintenance ........375
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs .........................3787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions......................379
Hood..................................382
Positioning a floor jack.......384
Engine compartment .........385
12-volt battery....................394
Tires...................................398
Tire inflation pressure ........406
Wheels...............................409
Air conditioning filter ..........411
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ......413
Checking and replacing fuses................................416
Light bulbs .........................42010
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8 When trouble arises
9 Vehicle specifications
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ..........490
Fuel information.................499
Tire information..................5029-2. Customization
Customizable features.......514
Items to initialize ................51910 For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)................................523
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)................................5258-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 430
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...................... 4318-2. Steps to take in an
emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 440
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds................. 441
If a warning message is displayed......................... 449
If you have a flat tire.......... 462
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 475
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 476
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged....... 478
If your vehicle overheats ... 483
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 487PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 536
Alphabetical index...................... 54110
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the navi- gation system.
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ- ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi- cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi- fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as: ●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system ●Cruise control system ●Anti-lock brake system ●SRS airbag system ●Seat belt pretensioner system Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe- cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system. High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow- ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding. Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Vehicle data recordings Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed • Electric motor speed (traction motor speed) • Accelerator status • Brake status • Vehicle speed • Shift position • Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con- versations, sounds or pictures. ● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc- tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except: • With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
• For use by Toyota in a law suit • For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
the vehicle is leased
ment agency
vehicle owner
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Event data recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur- pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
pedal; and,
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ- ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi- tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. ● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-
cle) is obtained
ment agency
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
• For use by Toyota in a law suit However, if necessary, Toyota may: • Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance • Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo- nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con- trol batteries.
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi- cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents. Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key. Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi- tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING: Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or serious injury to people.
NOTICE: Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
1 2 3
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push- ing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this hap- pen”.
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How to search
■ Searching by name
• Alphabetical index.......P. 541
13
■ Searching by
installation
position • Pictorial index................P. 14
■ Searching by symptom or
sound • What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ........P. 536
■ Searching by title
• Table of contents.............P. 2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key* . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 451
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 452
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Defogging the mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving (Replacing method: P. 420, Watts: P. 498)
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11
12
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Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front fog lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201*: If equipped
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■Instrument panel
Engine/“POWER” switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182, 186
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 182, 186
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/ daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front fog lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Multimedia system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Navigation system*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359*1: If equipped *2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Type A
Type B
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Instrument panel light control dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
AUX port/USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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Audio remote control switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Climate remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
“DISP” switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
“TRIP” switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Cruise control switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Telephone switches*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Talk switch*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335*1: If equipped *2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Seat heater switches* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Eco drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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■Interior
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SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 37
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 150
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 28
Console box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Inside lock buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Luggage cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441, 452*: If equipped
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Pictorial index
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
Interior light/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 350
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Moon roof switches* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361*: If equipped
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For safety and security
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Before driving...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts............................ 28
SRS airbags........................ 37
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Safety information for children ............................. 56
Child restraint systems........ 57
Installing child restraints...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions..... 701-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 71
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 761-3. Theft deterrent system
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Floor mat Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place. *: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
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Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat. ●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other. ●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the hybrid system stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
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For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seat- back so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (P. 145) Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. (P. 145) Vehicles with adjustable type head restraints: Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 150) Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 28)
Correct use of the seat belts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. (P. 28) Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 57)
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Adjusting the mirrors Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 155, 156)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con- tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts ● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seat- back. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.
Release button
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Rear center seat belt ■ Fastening the seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation.
Push the tabs back all the way into the cover and then remove the tabs.
Push tab “B” into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
Push tab “A” into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
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■ Releasing the seat belt
Release the rear center seat belt only when necessary, such as when folding down the rear seat. For safety, always store the plate in the designated place after releasing it.
To release tab “A”, press the release button.
To release tab “B”, insert the key (P. 118) or tab “A” into the hole on the buckle. Retract the belt slowly when releasing and stowing the seat belt.
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“A” and
Holding “B” together, insert both tabs all the way into the cover on the roof.
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With tab “B” inserted all the way into the cover, move tab “A” slightly back toward the cover’s inlet, so that it blocks the inlet.
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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occu- pants by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 61)
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 57)
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions on P. 28 regarding seat belt usage.
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■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
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■Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
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■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 28) Women who are pregnant should posi- tion the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants. Extend the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and posi- tion the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdomi- nal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 28)
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
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■Seat belt damage and wear
jammed in the door.
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When using or storing the rear center seat belt
●Do not use the rear center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.
●For vehicles with split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
●When storing the rear center seat belt, ensure that the tabs are securely inserted into the cover on the roof. If the tabs are not stowed properly, they may drop from the cover while driving, resulting in serious injury.
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■Using a seat belt extender
the extender.
●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
NOTICE
■When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
◆ SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. SRS driver knee airbag Can help provide driver protection. SRS seat cushion airbags Can help restrain the driver and front passenger.
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◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats.
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Curtain shield airbags SRS warning light and “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Front side airbags Side impact sensors (rear) Front passenger’s seat cush- ion airbag Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
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impact sensors (front
Driver’s seat cushion airbag Side impact sensors (front) Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side door) Driver’s knee airbag Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Airbag sensor assembly Front impact sensors Front passenger airbag
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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passenger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS front airbags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 57)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and driver knee airbags deploy.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield glass, side door glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys and accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS driver knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus caus- ing a danger.
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●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver knee airbag will
deploy, be sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side air- bags and seat cushion airbags from activating correctly, disable the sys- tem or cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags. ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches.
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system. ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising, burns or slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air- bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags) ●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than
a collision The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration. ●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or falling
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and
curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment. ●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger compart- ment
●Collision from the side at an angle
The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision. ●Collision from the front ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low-speed frontal collision. ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
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■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. ●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
●A portion of a door or its surrounding area is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.
●The seat cushion surface is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.
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