2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual

REMOTE

CONTROL

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not leave the transmitter on places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

for

transmitters

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance: (cid:1) Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

flashes

“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the horn intermittently and the headlights and tail lights. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following: (cid:1) Push the “PANIC” switch once again. (cid:1) Unlock any of side door or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

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(cid:1) Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

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(cid:1) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see “REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re- mote control transmitter” on page 200 in Section 4.) For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

interference

NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

to radio or

(cid:1) Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

(cid:1) Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

(cid:1) Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

(cid:1) Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents.

taken

NOTICE

(cid:2) During replacing the transmitter battery, do not push the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” switches many times.

(cid:2) When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol- lowing procedures:

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

transmitter case.

tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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replacing battery, check

After the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

that

Power windows

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If the either front door is closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when the either front door is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

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3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

(cid:2) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.

(cid:2) Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:2) Close the transmitter case securely.

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Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your jam protection

body to make the function work intentionally.

Window switch

lock

Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it.

(cid:1) The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

is

THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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Back door

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To open the back door, pull the lock re- lease lever. Vehicles with a power door lock system— All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the back door.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure that he/she operates the win- dows safely.

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended children can be involved in serious accidents.

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When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key, the interior light comes on for about 15
seconds and then fades out, even if the door is not opened. (For further informa- tion, see “Interior lights” on page 82 in Section 1–4.) Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul- taneously locks or unlocks the back door (see “Side doors” on page 12 in this sec- tion). When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

(cid:1) If the open back door hides the stop, tail or rear turn signal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the pres- ence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.

Hood

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

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NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos- ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

the support rod

to

CAUTION

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

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

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Fuel tank cap

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

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

the cap clockwise

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

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

the

the switch on either

the moon roof, use

To operate switch beside the personal light. The key must be in the “ON” position. Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully open. To stop the roof partway, push the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the three–quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.

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You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released except to slide open.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

(cid:1) Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be- fore you close the roof. If some- one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone close the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

in a serious

(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can be involved in serious accidents.

(cid:1) Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

(cid:2) Do not use organic substances (gasoline, kerosene, benzine or strong solvents), which may toxic or cause damage.

(cid:2) Do not use window scraper or deic- er when the plastic resin moon roof is heavily coated with frost or ice. The plastic resin moon roof is easi- ly damaged.

NOTICE

(cid:2) Do not touch the plastic resin moon roof with anything hard or sharp. The roof is damaged more easily than ordinary glass.

(cid:2) When washing the plastic resin moon roof, use a mild soap or neu- tral detergent. Do not use wax, win- dow cleaner or abrasive clean- er—these may damage the plastic resin moon roof. (See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on page 203 in Section 5.)

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SECTION 1– 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Front seats Rear seats Flattening seatbacks Head restraints Seat belts SRS driver and front passenger airbags Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti–glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors

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

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

CAUTION

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do top of a not allow sitting on folded–down seatback, or the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and/or properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

in

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow pas- to stand up or move sengers around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

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

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

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

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

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

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—Adjusting front seats

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

KNOB

Turn the knob either way. ANGLE 3. SEATBACK

LEVER

ADJUSTING

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

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

in the seats.

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—Adjusting rear seats

Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Any operations should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

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

(cid:1) Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seat- backs at the same angle when a person sits on the rear center posi- tion. Otherwise, the person cannot wear seat belt properly and this may cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is lock in position. (cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) When returning seats to their origi-

nal position: Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. is securely Make sure locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operat- ing properly.

the seat

Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- gage compartment. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. When a person sits on the rear center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position. Do not place anything under the seats. It might interfere with the seat–lock mecha- nism. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

STRAP

Pull the strap up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the strap. When a person sits on the rear center position, align both seatbacks at the same angle.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

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NOTICE

Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set.

(cid:1) Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seat- backs at the same angle when a person sits on the rear center posi- tion. Otherwise, the person cannot wear seat belt properly and this may cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

(cid:1) To reduce the risk of sliding under lap belt during a collision, the avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

to

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

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—Folding up rear seats

BEFORE FOLDING UP REAR SEAT Stow the rear center seat belt, do the following: 1. Pull the seat belt out of its cover a little and insert the concave end tab into the higher slot of the cover.

2. Insert the round end tab

into the cover. You will hear a click when the tabs are locked in the seat belt cov- er. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.

NOTICE

The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

FOLDING UP REAR SEATS 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the front seat fully forward.

Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “Luggage stow- age precautions” on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

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2. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly till it locks.

3. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Pull up the strap to unlock the seatback forward until it locks.

the seatback and

fold

4. Pull up the seat cushion lock release lever and swing the whole seat up and forward.

NOTICE

Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set.

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5. Make sure the front legs are locked and the seat is securely locked in position.

RETURNING REAR SEAT 1. To unlock the seat, hold the upper back of the seat with your hand and pull the lock release strap up. Swing the whole seat down and set the rear legs to the hooks on the floor. Make sure the rear legs are securely set to the hooks by trying to pull up the rear part of the seat.

2. Pull the seatback release strap and

swing the seatback up.

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—Removing rear seats

CAUTION

When returning seats to their original position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

(cid:1) Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operat- ing properly.

1. Fold up rear seats. (See “—Folding up rear seats” on page 32 in this section for instructions.)

2. Unlock the seat by pulling the lock lever. Pull the seat toward

release you slightly and lift.

Removing the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “Luggage stow- age precautions” on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

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—Reinstalling rear seats

CAUTION

When removing the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: (cid:1) Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

(cid:1) Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid putting heavy loads on the re- moved seat. The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled.

1. While pulling up the lock release le- into the

ver, place the rear hinge rear hook on the floor.

2. Push the seat forward until it locks.

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CAUTION

When returning seats to their original position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

3. To unlock the seat, hold the upper back of the seat with your hand and pull the lock release strap up. Swing the whole seat down and set the rear legs to the hooks on the floor. Make sure the rear legs are securely set to the hooks by trying to pull up the rear part of the seat.

4. Pull the seatback release strap and

swing the seatback up.

(cid:1) Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operat- ing properly.

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: (cid:1) Do not fold or remove the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

(cid:1) Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

(cid:1) After folding or installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

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Flattening seatbacks (front seat only)

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: (cid:1) Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

(cid:1) Do not

the loose in the vehicle.

leave

removed seat

(cid:1) Do not try to sit on or place any-

thing on the removed seat.

(cid:1) When reinstalling the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against you or inside of the vehicle.

(cid:1) Install each seat in the same posi- tion from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent rear seat occupants from using seat belts properly.

For flattening seatbacks, do the follow- ing: 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly till it locks.

2. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat further forward than the front–most lock position.

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Head restraints

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back

(cid:1) Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. the seat,

try pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

3. Pull the seatback angle adjusting le- ver to unlock and push down the seatback.

When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with consid- erable spring force. After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” on page 57 for details. 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. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in- jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

recommendations. The

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—Front and rear seat belts

(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 205 in Section 5.)

(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. (cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) (cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

tab

the

into

insert

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

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CAUTION

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 serious injuries in a collision.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on page 57 in this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

then

is

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down. After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION

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

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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CAUTION

Take up slack

Too high

lap

(cid:1) High–positioned

belts

and loose–fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

Keep as low on hips as possible

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

shoulder belt under your arm.

the

lap and

the position of

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

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

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CAUTION

located and securely

Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision.

SEAT BELT FOR REAR CENTER SEAT The rear center seat belt is a 3–point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and se- curely latched for proper operation. Make sure that buckle 1 (with light gray buckle–release button) is securely latched for ready use of the center seat belt.

Two buckles and tabs for rear center seat belt The 2 buckles for the rear center seat belt are distinguished with colors of the buckle release button. Also tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place. Buckle 1 (with light gray buckle–re- lease button)—Properly matches with concave end tab Buckle 2 (with red buckle–release but- ton)—Properly matches with round end tab

the 2

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—Stowing the rear center seat belt

To release the concave end tab, insert the key into the hole on buckle 1 (with light gray buckle–release button) and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.

STOWING THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT 1. To stow the rear center seat belt, pull the seat belt out of its cover a little and insert the concave end tab into the higher slot of the cover.

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from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

2. Insert the round end tab

into the cover. You will hear a click when the tabs are locked in the seat belt cov- er. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.

PULLING OUT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT To use the rear center seat belt, pull the belt out a little and then pull the tabs out from the cover.

Seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback. rear seats” on page 32 or “—Removing rear seats” on page 35 in this section.)

“—Folding up

(See

NOTICE

Stow the rear center seat belt except when you are wearing it.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

CAUTION

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

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

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle–release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle–release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

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

This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem- blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” on page 90 in Section 1–5.)

light system monitors

reminder

“Service

The front seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following compo- nents and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies 4. Airbag sensor assembly The front seat belt pretensioners are con- trolled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a saf- ing sensor and airbag sensor.

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When the front seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke–like gas may be released. This gas is harm- less and does not indicate that a fire is occurring. Once front seat belt pretensioners the have been activated, the seat belt retrac- tors remain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as- semblies, airbag sensor or surround- ing area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could re- sult in death or serious injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some cases. (cid:2) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:2) Repairs on or near the front seat

belt retractor assemblies

(cid:2) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:2) Modification of the front end struc-

ture

(cid:2) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

(cid:2) Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole

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conditions occurs,

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

to service

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

driving.

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

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SRS driver and front passenger airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the pri- mary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS airbags help to reduce inju- ries mainly to the driver’s or front passen- ger’s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

front passenger airbag

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

CAUTION

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

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

as possible from the dashboard.

(cid:1) All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.

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

(cid:1) Either front seat belt pretensioner as- sembly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

surrounding

area

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this

However, threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners will not operate all toge- ther. For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.

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

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem- blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” on page 90 in Section 1–5.)

light system monitors

reminder

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Collision from the rear

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low–speed frontal collision.

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

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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for front passenger

(airbag and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Airbag module for driver

(airbag and inflator)

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

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the windshield as

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

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys- tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for- ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear- ing a seat belt properly during an the chances of accident reduces death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 40 in this sec- tion.

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(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child Toyota strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 57 in this section.

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Move seat fully back

(cid:1) Never put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag can cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

(cid:1) A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, be- cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” on page 57 in this section.

instructions concerning

(cid:1) For

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

(cid:1) Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with con- siderable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured. (cid:1) Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 57 in this sec- tion.

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

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(cid:1) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passen- ger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. instructions Failure to follow these can result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:2) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:2) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:2) Modification of the front end struc-

ture

(cid:2) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

(cid:2) Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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