2007 Toyota Prius Owners Manual

For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” on page 86.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

Collision from the rear

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Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

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

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system 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 as shown in the illustration. The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a se- vere impact from the side. Always wear your seat belts properly.

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8. Passenger’s seat belt buckle switch 9. Airbag sensor assembly

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol- lowing components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. SRS warning light 2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

3. Curtain shield airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

4. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

5. Side airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

6. Curtain shield airbag sensors 7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors

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this

inflators. At

inflators and/or

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. the side and In a severe side impact, curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the the curtain side airbag shield airbag time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the occu- pants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This 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.

the lateral motion of

Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

inflate with

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and rear outside passengers must: D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

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D Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Other- wise, he/she may be killed or seri- ously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight even- ly in the seat. Do not apply exces- sive weight to the outer side of the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

inflate, since

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air- bag these airbags could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

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D Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat, facing the pas- senger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

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D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head or hands out of windows the curtain shield airbags since could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in injury. Likewise, death or serious the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

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D Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook direct- ly.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

D Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars and roof side rail containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidental- ly, resulting in death or serious in- jury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification. If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with a physical disability, It may consult your Toyota dealer. dangerously the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air- bags operation.

interfere with

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D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail and assist grips. When the curtain shield air- bag inflates, the microphone or oth- er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield 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 side structure of

the passenger compartment

z Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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This indicator comes on when the “IG− ON” mode is enabled. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are operating properly.

shield

airbag

curtain

The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- sors, sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu- pant classification system and indicator light, front passenger occupant classifica- tion system, “AIRBAG ON” indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front pas- senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” on page 125.) 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. D The light does not come on when the “IG−ON” mode is enabled or remains on for more than 6 seconds.

reminder

“Service

D The light comes on while driving. The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags have been inflated. D The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

in

D The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the curtain shield air- bags inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the 12 volt battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

—Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. This system detects the conditions 1. through 4. in the table on page 84
and based on these conditions activates or deactivates the following systems; D Front passenger airbag D Side airbag on

front passenger

the

seat

D Front passenger’s seat belt pretension-

er

The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1. through 4. In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly, do not do any of the following: D Apply a heavy load to the front pas-

senger seat.

D Attach a commercial seatback

table, etc. to the front passenger seat seat- back.

D Put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the seatback from the rear passenger seat.

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The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights will be illuminated ini- tially when the “IG−ON” mode is en- abled. After about 4 seconds, they will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indicator light be illu- minated.

D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

D The

front passenger seatback

is

in

contact with the rear seat.

is

illuminated when an adult

To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur. Make sure that the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illumina- ted, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illuminated, ei- ther ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights indicate the actuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will be illuminated when the “IG−ON” mode is en- abled with the condition 2 in the table shown below. If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred:

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indicator

light and “AIRBAG The SRS warning OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front pas- senger occupant classification system.

light will come on

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Indicator/ warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the front passenger occupant classification system

1. Adult*1
2. Child*2 or child

restraint system*3

“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator

lights

“AIRBAG ON”

“AIRBAG OFF”*5

3. Unoccupied

Not illuminated

4. There is a malfunction

in the system

“AIRBAG OFF”

SRS warning

light

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

reminder light

Front

passenger

airbag

Side airbag on

the front passenger

seat

Curtain shield airbag in the

passenger

front

side

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Off

Off

Off

On

Flashing*4

Flashing*4

Off

Off

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

*2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her

as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

*3: Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 86 as for installing the child restraint system.)

*4: When the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *5:

In case the indicator is not illuminated, see “Child restraint” on page 86 as for installing the child restraint system properly.

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following: the D Make

sure

the

If light

reconnect

passenger

seat. indicator

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

indicator

injury

light

D Do not recline the front passenger seat seatback so that it interferes with a rear seat as it may cause the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light be il- luminated. If the seatback interferes with the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not interfere with the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system. front passenger seat, the “AIRBAG ON” indicator illumi- “AIRBAG OFF” nated. indicator illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illumi- nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not the front passenger seat fully rearward.

D If an adult sits

light should be

possible, move

light

the

the

in

is

If

If

the

D Wear the seat belt properly. D Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted into the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

D Do not apply a heavy load to the

front passenger seat.

D Do not put weight on the front pas- senger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat- back from the rear passenger seat. D Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

D Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

D Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

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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. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on page 58 for details.

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 which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

D When it is unavoidable to install the forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, “—Installation with 3−point type seat belt” on page 89.)

front passenger seat

see

in

the

D Do not remove the front seats. D Do not kick

front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunc- tion of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer im- mediately.

The “AIRBAG ON” indicator light may be illuminated (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy) even if observing the above cautions, when a child sits in, or a for- ward−facing is installed on the front passenger seat. Re- fer to all the cautions in “SRS airbags” on page 66 and “Child restraint” described below.

restraint

system

child

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D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

If

installing a child

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

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 inju- ry to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s in- structions which accompany child re- straint 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 instructions. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on 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 99. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” on page 101.

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(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

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(B) Convertible seat

—Installation with 3−point type seat belt

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

CAUTION

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

the

lock mechanism of

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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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 you 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 install the child re- straint 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.

the

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

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3. While pressing the infant seat

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

CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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CAUTION

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

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the hybrid system to “IG−ON”. 2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on front passenger seat.

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

6. While pressing

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

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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 the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

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The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light should be illuminated when the “IG−ON” mode is enabled and the child is in the child re- straint system after following these proce- dures. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, remove the child re- straint system and reinstall it with the hy- brid system in the “ACC” or “OFF” mode. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illu- minated when the “IG−ON” mode is en- abled, then the SRS front passenger air- bag and side airbag on the passenger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child restraint system and contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward−facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward−facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can- not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

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Move seat fully back

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

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the

lock mechanism of

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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

provided insert the

by tab

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 you 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 install the child re- straint 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.

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

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3. While pressing

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

CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward−facing position only.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

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

could

D Both high−positioned lap belts and cause loose−fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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 you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 58 for details.

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—Using a top strap

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Anchor brackets

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Symbol

2. To remove the booster seat, press the the

buckle release button and allow belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Use the anchor brackets on the back of the rear seatback to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are for each rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets.

installed

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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove luggage cover

(See “Luggage cover” on page 316.) and raise the head restraint to the upper- most lock position.

the

2. Open the cover of the anchor brack-

et.

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3. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 86.

install

to

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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interfaced with

The lower anchorages for the child re- straint system the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats. Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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Canada only

Type A

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the gap between

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLA- TION 1. Widen

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages below the symbol in the seatback.

2. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

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For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 99.)

it should be anchored. (For

Canada only

Type B

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For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

D Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

the

lock mechanism of

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

SECTION 2– 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti−glare inside rear view mirror Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror Vanity mirrors

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

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106
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108

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

When you move the steering wheel, an electrical motor noise may be heard. This is the power steering motor noise, and is not a malfunction.

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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. When you touch the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” on page 118.)

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release

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

lever,

tilt

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—Power rear view mirror control

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NOTICE

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

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.

D Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.

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

be adjusted Push (right).

the switch to “L” (left) or “R”

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

The mirrors can be adjusted when hybrid system mode.

the in “ACC” or “IG−ON”

is

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—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.

CAUTION

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

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

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Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is equipped with auto anti− glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving. When the hybrid system is in the “IG−ON” mode, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode. The green indicator to show you that the function is on.

illuminates

to reduce

In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the the mirror surface vehicle behind you, darkens slightly the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function, push the “f” switch. To turn on the automatic function again, push the “ | ” switch. Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition. When the inside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken the detection of headlights.

in response

to

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

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To ensure correct functioning of an anti−glare mirror sensor located on the back side of the mirror, do not touch or cover the sensor with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

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Vanity mirrors

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To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and slide the cover.

To turn on the vanity light, slide the switch. The vanity light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Turns the light on when you swing down the sun visor. However, if the visor has been slid out, the light may not come on. “OFF”—Turns the light off.

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SECTION 2– 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior lights Personal lights Luggage compartment light Key slot lights Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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

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114
114
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115
116
116
116
117
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118

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When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully on.

instrument cluster will be

NOTICE

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

tail,

license plate,

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend- ing on the darkness of the surroundings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need- ed immediately when entering a dark tun- nel, parking structure, etc.

the

top of

the driver’s side

The automatic light control sensor is on the instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. Automatic light cut off system The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system off. To turn them on again, press the “POWER” switch twice from the off setting to select the “IG−ON” mode with- out depressing the brake pedal or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

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Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the hybrid system started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. To turn off the daytime running light sys- tem, twist the knob to the position 2 or position 3 with the headlights on or turn the hybrid system off.

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High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. The high beam flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The hybrid system must be in the “IG− ON” mode. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it.

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If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs—” on page 422.

Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system)

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HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above

license plate,

tail,

the

Automatic light cut off system The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system off. To turn them on again, press the “POWER” switch twice from the off setting to select the “IG−ON” mode with- out depressing the brake pedal or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off. When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully on.

instrument cluster will be

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hy- brid system is not running.

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High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. The high beam flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The hybrid system must be in the “IG− ON” mode. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it.

If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs—” on page 422.

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Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hy- brid system is not running.

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flashers,

turn on

the emergency

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

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To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the dial. When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully on.

instrument cluster will be

Front fog lights (on some models)

Interior lights

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To turn on the fog lights, twist the band of the headlight switch lever to the position of the fog light. The fog lights come on only when the head- lights are on low beam. The band automatically “OFF” position after you release it.

returns

the

to

Front

Rear

the

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. light on when any “DOOR”—Turns door is opened. The light remains on for 15 seconds when all the doors are closed. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on when any of the doors is opened or when you get close to the front door, carrying the smart key. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then fades out. However, in the following cases, the light goes off immediately. D All the doors are closed when the hy-

brid system is in “ACC” or “IG−ON”. D All the doors are closed and locked. When all the doors are unlocked, the light comes on for about 15 seconds and then fades out, even if the door is not opened.

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Personal lights

Luggage compartment light

Key slot lights