1998 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual

inside strap or handle for easier reach to the back door. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. See in Part 2 for precautions to observe for load- ing luggage.

”Luggage stowage precautions”

CAUTION

Keep the back door closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.

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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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Strap

Handle

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Theft deterrent system—

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 the support rod to its clip− this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place. If neces- sary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

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.

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the front, sliding or back doors or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter- minal is disconnected and then recon- nected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut.

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

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As the doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the front, sliding or back doors and hood may be opened. Be careful not to unlock any door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter during setting. This will cancel the system. light 4. After making sure starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the ”LOCK”

2. Have all passengers get out of

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock the front, sliding and

back doors and hood.

The indicator light will come on when the front, sliding and back doors and hood are closed and locked.

The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indicator light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the front, sliding or back doors or hood is open at that time, the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

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WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under following conditions: D If any of

front, sliding or back doors the hood is forcibly opened without the key or wire- less remote control transmitter

is unlocked or

the

the

if

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept on. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system cannot be cancelled without the key or wireless remote control transmitter. If the front, sliding and back doors and hood are closed after the alarm stops, the system automatically resets the alarm. The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions: D If any of

front, sliding or back

the

doors or hood is opened

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

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Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

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

low open The fumes are flammable.

TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmit- ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking either front door or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

for

5. Repeat

this operation

the other doors and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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

the cap

if

Stopping the alarm Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to ”ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop- ping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the front, sliding or back doors or hood is opened. CANCELLING THE SYSTEM Unlock either front door or back door with the key or wireless remote control trans- mitter. This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once. INDICATOR LIGHT The three indications. FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key or wireless remote control trans- mitter to open the front, sliding and back doors and hood. ON—The system will automatically be set when the time comes. The front, sliding and back doors and hood may be opened without a key or wireless remote control transmitter. OFF—The system open any door and hood.

inactive. You may

light gives

indicator

following

the

is

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NOTICE

the 5−door models—Avoid opening fuel filler door when the left side slid- ing door is fully opened. Otherwise, the fuel filler door may be damaged.

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.

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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. The left side sliding door does not open fully if the fuel filler door is opened.

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built− in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

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Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN” side. 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. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent.

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To operate the moon roof, use switches beside the personal light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, it works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened. 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 half closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it com- pletely.

the switch on either

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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D 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 closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

in a serious

D Never leave small children alone in the vehicle,e specially 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 become in- volved in serious accidents.

D Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

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D Anti−glare inside rear view mirror D Sun visors

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

D Seats D Front seats D Rear seats D Head restraints D Armrests D Seat belts D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors

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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.

CAUTION

D 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 not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

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D 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.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

D Do not put objects under the seats except putting in the auxiliary box. 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.

D 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.

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

D 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.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

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

D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

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.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING

KNOB

Turn the knob either way.

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1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION

HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH

CAUTION

CAUTION

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Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats. It might interfere with the seat−lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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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 formal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.

in the seats.

D Any operations should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

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

D 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 for ready use. Make sure is securely the seat 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 proper operation.

—Adjusting second seat (bench seat)

Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- gage compartment. See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage.

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SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. lean back to the desired angle 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 passengers are sit- ting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increasing recline of the seatback.

increase with

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—Moving second seat for third seat entry (right side captain seat)

For access to the third seat, do this. 1. Pull the lever behind the seatback.

The seat will slide forward.

2. Move the seat to the front−most posi-

tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.

—Adjusting second seats (cap- tain seat)

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. Do not place anything under the seats. It might interfere with the seat−lock mecha- nism. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

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 passengers are sit- ting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increasing recline of the seatback.

increase with

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—Folding second seat (bench seat)

CAUTION

D After putting back

try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place.

the seat,

D Passengers sitting in the third seat must be careful not to accidentally pull the release lever while the ve- hicle is moving.

Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever (1) or press the lever (2) behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

You can use the second seatback as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped.

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—Folding second seats (captain seat)

1. Pull the lever behind the seatback. Right side only—The seat will slide for- ward.

2. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le-

ver and fold the seatback down.

CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: D Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

D Do not sit on the folded seatback. D Make sure the second seat is se- curely locked in position when you set the second seat as a temporary table.

NOTICE

To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the tem- porary table.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: D Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

D Do not sit on the folded seatback. D Make sure the second seat is se- curely in sliding position when you set the second seat as a temporary table.

locked

D When the second seat for a table was slid for accessing to the third seat, get the seatback up to the upright position, fold the seatback down again, and make certain all the latches are engaged.

NOTICE

To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the tem- porary table.

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—Removing second seat (bench seat)

1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le- ver (1) or press the lever (2) behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

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You can use the second seatback as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

D Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

2. Pull the seat lock release lever. Lift the seat and remove the seat toward you.

Removing the second seat will enlarge the ”Luggage luggage stowage precautions” for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

compartment. See

in Part 2

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To reinstall the second seat, do this. 1. Hook the front legs to the floor. 2. Lock the rear legs.

CAUTION

D 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 proper operation.

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D Do not remove the second seat or fold the seatback down whenever the third seat is folded up.

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—Removing second seats (captain seat)

NOTICE

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

1. Pull the lever behind the seatback. Right side only—The seat will slide for- ward.

2. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le-

ver and fold the seatback down.

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CAUTION

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

D Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

3. Pull the seat lock release lever. Lift the

the seat cushion and remove seat toward you.

Removing the second seat will enlarge the ”Luggage luggage stowage precautions” for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

compartment. See

in Part 2

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To reinstall the second seat, do this. 1. Hook the front legs to the floor. 2. Lock the rear legs.

CAUTION

D 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 proper operation.

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D Do not remove the second seat or fold the seatback down whenever the third seat is folded up.

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—Adjusting third seats

NOTICE

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

SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. lean back to the desired angle 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 passengers are sit- ting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increasing recline of the seatback.

increase with

in

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—Folding third seats

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third center seat belt as

the

BEFORE FOLDING THIRD SEAT Stow shown in the illustration. This prevents when you fold up the third seat.

the belt

from

falling out

z Make sure to stow the third center seat belt in order not to cause dam- age on the seat belt by pinching it between the third seat inner leg and seat striker.

FOLDING UP THIRD SEAT 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le- ver (1) or press the lever (2) behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

NOTICE

z The third center seat belt must be stowed before you fold up the third seat.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: D Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

D Do not sit on the folded seatback. D Make sure the third seat is securely locked in position when you set the third seat as a temporary table.

NOTICE

To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the tem- porary table.

2. Remove the head restraint. Unlock the seat legs by pulling up the left side handle under the seat, and swing the whole seat up and for- ward. After returning the seat to its origi- nal position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

You can use the third seatback as a tem- porary is stopped.

table only when

the vehicle

compartment. See

Folding luggage stowage precautions” precautions luggage.

the third seats will enlarge the ”Luggage for loading

in Part 2

observe

for

to

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—Removing third seats

third center seat belt as

the

BEFORE REMOVING THIRD SEAT Stow shown in the illustration. This prevents when you remove the third seat.

the belt

from

falling out

NOTICE

z The third center seat belt must be stowed before you remove the third seat.

z Make sure to stow the third center seat belt in order not to cause dam- age on the seat belt by pinching it between the third seat inner leg and seat striker.

CAUTION

D When folding up the seat or return- ing it to its original position, be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.

the seat

D Be certain to replace head restraint. is securely D 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 proper operation.

NOTICE

Do not remove the seat when it is folded up. Lower the seat cushion to its original position, and then remove the seat. Otherwise, the seat legs may be damaged.

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REMOVING THIRD SEAT 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting le- ver (1) or press the lever (2) behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

2. Holding up the right side handle un- der the seat, lift the seat and remove it toward you.

Removing the third seat will enlarge the ”Luggage luggage stowage precautions” for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

compartment. See

in Part 2

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CAUTION

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

D Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

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CAUTION

in

the

left are not

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: D You must install the removed seat its original position. The back inter- right and changeable. If it is installed in the wrong position, the proper seat belt tongue and buckle will not attach. 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 proper operation.

D Make sure

the seat

D Do not remove the second seat or fold the seatback down whenever the third seat is folded up.

NOTICE

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

To reinstall the third seat, do this. 1. Hook the front legs to the floor. 2. Lock the rear legs.

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If the seat legs are locked in the wrong position, pull up the right side handle under the seat. Then lift and remove the seat.

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Head restraints

Armrests

For your safety, adjust the head re- straint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

forward or backward.

restraint

CAUTION

To use the armrest, pull shown above.

it down as

D Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

D Do not drive with

straints removed.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on it.

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Type A

Type B

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

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” 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 the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

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CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

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

D Keep the belts clean and dry.

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

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

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—Front seat belts and rear outside seat belts

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” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

then

is

CAUTION

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

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

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

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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.

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

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.

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.

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CAUTION

lap

D High−positioned

belts

and loose−fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or oth- er unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

D For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

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.

right side seat belt

RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT FOR SECOND BENCH SEAT The second is a 3−point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly lo- cated and securely latched for proper op- eration. Make sure is securely latched for ready use of the second right side seat belt.

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located and securely

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

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To release the concave end tab (1), press the buckle−release button with the round end tab (2).

Two buckles and tabs for second right side seat belt The 2 tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place.

Buckle 1—Properly matches with con- cave end tab Buckle 2—Properly matches with round end tab

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—Rear center seat belt

Lengthen

CAUTION

Do not use the second right side seat belt with either buckle released. Fas- tening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause serious personal inju- ry in case of a sudden braking or a collision.

The second right side seat belt can be stored when it is retracted. To store the seat belt, clip the belt with the clip at the belt tab as shown in the illustration.

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

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To release the belt, press the buckle−re- lease button.

CAUTION

Too high

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

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

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

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Adjust to a snug fit

Keep as low on hips as possible

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High−positioned and loose−fitting lap belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

D 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.

from your Toyota dealer

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

CAUTION

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. D Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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

in use, remove the extender

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper- ly. This warning light system monitors airbag sensor assembly, seat belt pretensioner assembly, warning interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.)

remainder

“Service

light,

CAUTION

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

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

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

—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 belt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

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When a seat belt pretensioner is acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke−like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur- ring. Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the seat belt retractor remains 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 personal inju- ry. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensor 2. SRS airbag warning light 3. Seat belt pretensioner assembly 4. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.

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

belt pretensioner assemblies

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

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

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SRS driver and front passenger airbags

the

following conditions occurs,

This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position, or remains on.

to service

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

D If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the preten- sioner.

D The front seat belt pretensioner assem- bly or surrounding area has been dam- aged.

D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of to cause the seat belt pretentioners to operate. D The front seat belt pretentioner assem- bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

the extent

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the pri- mary protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likeli- hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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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: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

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

This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in- flators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.)

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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. There may be the case that the SRS air- bags will not activate with such an impact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 24 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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The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensor 2. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

3. Airbag module

for passenger (airbag

and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. SRS airbag warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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). It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve- hicle’s two airbags will deploy. For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle roll−over

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

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In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air- bags 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 along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings. 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. 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.

the windshield as

CAUTION

D 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 an inflating airbag if they do not wear the available seat belts. During sud- den braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front pas- senger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To obtain maxi- mum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the ve- hicle must wear their seat belts. Wearing a seat belt during an acci- dent reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

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D 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 system. Toyota strongly recommends infants and children be placed in the rear seat of re- strained. The rear seat is the safest for in- structions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

the vehicle and properly

infants and children. For

that all

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Move seat fully back

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see ”Child restraint” in this chapter.

instructions concerning

D 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.

D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

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D 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. D 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” in this chapter.

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

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

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

steering

column,

If either of

This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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

front

D The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

passenger

airbag

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NOTICE

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

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding