2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual

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

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CAUTION

n Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts

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

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

l Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

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

n Fastening and releasing the seat belt

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

Release button

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Down Up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

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

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

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

n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 111)

n Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 64) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 64)

n Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 107) l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 64 regarding seat belt usage.

n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will active for the first collision, but will not active for the second or subsequent collisions.

n Seat belt extender

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

they are not

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. n Wearing a seat belt

l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. l Always wear a seat belt properly. l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at the same time, including children.

l Children should be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/

or an appropriate child restraint system.

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

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

n Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading 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.

n Seat belt damage and wear

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

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

l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

n Seat belt damage and wear

l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap- propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury.

n Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in a collision. (→P. 65)

n Seat belt pretensioners

l 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 seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

n Using a seat belt extender

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

the extender.

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

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

NOTICE

n When using a seat belt extender

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

the

Hold steering wheel and press the lever down. ideal Adjust to position by moving the steering wheel verti- cally.

the

CAUTION

n While driving

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

n After adjusting the steering wheel

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.

ON OFF The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned ON. The anti-glare mirror default mode is automatic mode. The anti-glare mirror is automati- cally set to automatic mode whenever the “POWER” switch is turned ON.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure correct functioning of the sen- sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.

CAUTION

n While driving

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

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

Select a mirror to adjust

Left Right

Adjust the mirror

Up Right Down Left

Folding the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir- rors.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicle with mirror defoggers)

Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (→P. 213)

CAUTION

n While driving

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors. l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. l Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment prop-

erly.

n When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.

NOTICE

n If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows

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

Closing One-touch closing* (driver’s window only) Opening One-touch opening* (driver’s window only) *:Pushing the switch in the opposite direction will stop window travel partway.

Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.

ITY15P002

Lock switch

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

n The power windows can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

n Operating the power windows after turning the “POWER” switch OFF

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.

n Jam protection function (driver’s window only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

n When the 12 volt battery is disconnected

The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. (driver’s window only) STEP 1

Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.

STEP 2

The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial settings are complete.

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 486)

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

CAUTION

n When closing the windows

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

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

l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.

n Jam protection function driver’s window only

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

function intentionally.

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

before the window fully closes.

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1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap

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

Turn the “POWER” switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.

n Opening the fuel tank cap STEP 1

Open the fuel filler door.

STEP 2

STEP 3

To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counter- clockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.

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

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Closing the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap clockwise until you hear a click. The cap will revolve slightly in the opposite direction once released.

n Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

n Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION

n When refueling the vehicle

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

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

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

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

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

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

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

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

n When replacing the fuel tank cap

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

NOTICE

n Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys- tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously regis- tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

Vehicle with smart key sys- tem: The indicator light flashes after the “POWER” switch has been turned OFF mode to indicate that the system is operating. Vehicles without smart key system: The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the key slot to indicate that the system is operating.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system

n System maintenance

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

n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

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

n Certifications for the immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI-24KTY MADE IN JAPAN

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

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

NOTICE

n For proper system operation

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

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1-7. Theft deterrent system Alarm∗

The system sounds the alarm and flashes the vehicle lights when an attempt to steal the vehicle is detected. n Triggering the alarm

The alarm is triggered in the following situations. l A locked door or back door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock function or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically)

l The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.

n Setting the alarm system

Close the doors, hood and lock all doors. The system will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

indicator

The light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

n Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm. l Unlock the doors. l Start the hybrid system. (the alarm will be deactivated or

stopped after a few seconds.)

∗: If equipped

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1-7. Theft deterrent system

n Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following l Nobody is in the vehicle. l The windows are closed before the alarm is set. l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

n Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) l A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the back door or hood. l The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

n Panic mode

When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.

ITY17P002

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1-7. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

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

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1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be easily reached depressed the extent required. (→P. 57) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt position of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 71) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 62) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 64)

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CAUTION

n While driving

l Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.

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

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

l Do not place anything under the front seats.

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

n Adjusting the seat position

l Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,

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

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

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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

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

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1-8. Safety information SRS airbags

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

Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components.

Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbag (if equipped) Can help protect the torso of the front occupants and rear out- board occupants. Curtain shield airbag (if equipped) Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear outboard occupants.

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Airbag system components

Front passenger airbag Side airbag (if equipped) Curtain shield airbag (if equipped) SRS warning light Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sensor Curtain shield airbag sensor (if equipped)

Side and curtain shield airbag sensor (if equipped) Front airbag sensor Airbag sensor assembly “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors)

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1-8. Safety information

Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air- bag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc. The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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

(inflating) SRS airbag.

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

l The windshield may crack.

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n Operating conditions (front airbags)

l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision, when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

l The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate, if there is no passen- ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air- bag may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 101)

n Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags [if equipped])

l The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.

l The SRS front side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate, if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 101)

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1-8. Safety information

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

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

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

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

n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.

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

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n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag

(side and curtain shield airbags [if equipped]) 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 colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

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

l Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are generally not designed to 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.

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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n When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the 12 volt battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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

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

l The pad section of the steering wheel, front passenger airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

l The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

l The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

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1-8. Safety information

CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

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

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

pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, 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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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

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

l The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 107)

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

l 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.

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

l Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.

l Do not allow anyone to kneel on the front passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

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

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

l Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and cause death or serious injury should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

l Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

l Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air- bag components shown on P. 90. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot. If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation. If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front pillar garnish, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

l 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 passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.

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CAUTION

n Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

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

Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags

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

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

l Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

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

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

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1-8. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system

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

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

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system n Adult*1

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

“AIR BAG

ON” Off

Flashing*2

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the right side

passenger seats

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

n Child*3 or child restraint system*4

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the right side

passenger seats

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Activated

“AIR BAG OFF”*5

Off

Flashing*2

Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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n Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the right side

passenger seats

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Not illumi-

nated

Off

Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Deactivated

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n There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the right side

passenger seats

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

“AIR BAG

OFF” On Off

Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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 rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

*2:In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *3:When a large 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.

*4:Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 107)

*5: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 111)

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CAUTION

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

press on the seatback with their legs.

l Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. l Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

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CAUTION

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light still remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

l When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 111)

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

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

front seatbacks.

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

the seat cushion surface.

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

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1-8. Safety information Child restraint systems

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

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. l Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

l For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 111)

Types of child restraints

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

Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

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Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat

Booster seat

n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 64)

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CAUTION

n Child restraint precautions

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

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

l A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury to the child. l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

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CAUTION

n Child restraint precautions

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

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

n Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading 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.

n When the child restraint system is not in use

l Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart- ment. If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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1-8. Safety information Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying the loca- tion of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 66)

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for all rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be the latched onto top tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

Canada only

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto top the tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada: