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the seat

tumbled second

When seat to its original position: the Once is moved tumbled position folded−down to position, it cannot be directly returned to the tumbled position again. (It is im- possible to operate the seat in the or- der 1→2→1.) When you the folded−down seat its tumbled position (position 1), you must return the folded−down seat (position 2) to (position 3) once. (It is possible to operate the seat in the order 1→2→3→1.)

its original position

return to

(position 2)

CAUTION

When reinstalling the seat, observe the following to prevent death or seri- ous injury: D Do not reinstall the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

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.

the

injury

D After folding or installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. When reinstalling seats to their origi- nal position, observe following precautions in order to prevent death or serious in a collision or sudden stop: D Make sure

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 the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

the seat

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D 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.

D Install each seat in the same posi- tion from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent the occupants from using seat belts properly.

D Do not reinstall the seat with its

back facing forward.

D Make sure

the seat

is securely

locked in the proper position.

NOTICE

Do not carry the removed seat by holding the seat position adjusting le- ver. Otherwise, the seat may slide and not be installed properly. If you slide the removed seat, return the seat to the rear−most position before is installed.

it

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7−passenger models only: The right side seat can be moved to the inside when the console box is not installed between the second seats.

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—Removing second seat (center seat)

REMOVING CENTER SECOND SEAT 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the rear−most lock position.

2. Fold down the seatback while pulling

the seatback angle adjusting strap.

3. Pull the rear leg release lever (red)

and swing up the seat.

If the seat is not in the rear−most lock position, the rear leg will not unlock. In this case, slide the seat to the rear−most lock position and then do the above op- eration again.

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CAUTION

D Make sure the seat is free of people or luggage. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged if the seat hits them.

D To avoid death or serious injury, do

not sit on the folded seatback.

CAUTION

When removing the seat, observe the following to prevent death or serious injury: D Do not fold or remove the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

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.

To prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop: D Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

4. Pull and hold the front leg release strap and fold down the seat. Then the front locks will disengage and you can remove the seat.

leg

D Do not

the loose in the vehicle.

leave

removed seat

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D Do not try to sit on or place any-

thing on the removed seat.

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—Installing seconds seat (center seat)

Front of the vehicle

NOTICE

z Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seat. The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled.

z Do not carry the removed seat with holding the seat position adjusting lever.

is not

When you install the second seats, be sure to place it where the seat is origi- nally positioned because each second seat interchangeable. You can distinguish the original seat position by the position of the front seat leg pin and the shape of the seat striker bezel in the floor. The second center seat has a pin in the inside of the right front leg as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

You must install the seat in proper position to wear the seat belt proper- ly. Failure to be properly restrained with the seat belt in an accident can cause death or serious injury. Refer to the label on the side of the seat for additional installation instructions.

NOTICE

You must install the seat in its origi- nal position. If it is installed in the wrong position, the seat lock or bezel will be damaged.

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2. Make sure the front

is locked securely, fold down the seat and en- gage the rear leg lock.

leg

1. Align the front leg hooks with the rear strikers in the floor. Then swing up the seat.

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You can easily align the front leg hooks with the rear strikers by using the floor bezel. Put the front legs of the seat short of the rear strikers as shown in the il- lustration. Then slide forward along the groove of the bezel until the front legs will reach the striker. Make sure the front legs align with the striker, swing up the seat.

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NOTICE

When installing the seat, make sure to align the front leg hooks with the rearmost strikers of each pair in the floor. If you align the legs with the front strikers, the bezel in the floor will be damaged.

If you lock the rear legs before the front legs are not lock securely, disengage the rear leg lock by pulling the rear leg re- lease lever. Then reinstall the seat follow- ing the correct procedure.

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INSTALLING THE SECOND CENTER SEAT IN THE FRONT AND CENTER POSITION The second center seat can be used in the forward position. To use the center second seat in the for- ward position, install according to the fol- lowing procedure.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE SECOND CENTER SEAT IN FRONT AND CENTER POSITION 1. Slide the front seats forward from the

the rear−most position, stand seatbacks to the upright position.

2. For vehicles equipped with the front seat side table, pull up the lock re- lease lever and fold the table down.

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2. Push the foot pedal forward to se- curely latch the front leg locks. Make sure the front leg is locked securely, fold down the seat and engage the rear leg lock.

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INSTALLING THE SECOND CENTER SEAT IN THE FRONT AND CENTER POSITION 1. Remove the second center seat from the normal position. (For details, see “—Removing second seat (center seat)” on page 85 in this Section.) Align the front leg hook with the rear striker of the forward pair. Then swing the seat until it reaches the folded seat side table.

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—Adjusting third seats (manual seat)

D 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.

D Install each seat in the same posi- tion from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent the occupants from using seat belts properly.

D Do not reinstall the seat with its

back facing forward.

D Make sure

the seat

is securely

locked in the proper position.

NOTICE

Do not carry the removed seat by holding the seat position adjusting le- ver.

CAUTION

When reinstalling the seat, observe the following to prevent death or seri- ous injury: D Do not reinstall the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

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.

the

injury

D After folding or installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. When reinstalling seats to their origi- nal position, observe following precautions in order to prevent death or serious in a collision or sudden stop: D Make sure

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 the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

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—Adjusting third seats (power seat)

Lean forward and pull the strap for- ward. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the strap.

CAUTION

D Align both seatbacks at the same in the angle when a person sits third seat center position. Other- wise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

D 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 to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal colli- sion, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or ser- ious injury.

To adjust the seatback angle, push ei- ther side of the switch. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

CAUTION

D Align both seatbacks at the same angle when a person sits in the third seat center position. Other- wise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

D 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 to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal colli- sion, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or ser- ious injury.

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—Stowing third seats (manual seat) Before stowing the third seats: D Stow the seat belt buckles and center seat belt. (See “—Stowing seat belt buckles of the second and third seats” on page 114 and “—Stowing the center seat belt of the third seats” on page 114
in this Section.)

D Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. See “Head restraints” on page 106 in this Section.

STOWING THIRD SEATS 1. Pull

the seatback angle adjusting (“TO FOLD/LIFT SEATBACK” fold

its surface),

then

strap printed on down the seatback.

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2. Pull and hold the seat lock release strap (“TO STOW/USE” printed on its surface) and lift up the seat rear- ward. Then push the seat down.

3. Push the seat against the floor and

make sure it is locked securely.

strap

release

If the seat does not lift up when the seat lock (“TO STOW/USE” printed on its surface) is pulled, reset as following procedure. Lift the seatback by pulling on the seat- back angle adjusting strap (“TO FOLD/ LIFT SEATBACK” printed on its surface). Then push the seatback down again.

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To return the third seats, perform the following procedure. 1. Pull and hold the seat lock release strap (“TO STOW/USE” printed on its surface), then lift up the seat rear- forward and ward. Push then engage locks. Make sure the front legs are locked securely.

the seat

front

the

leg

strap

release

If the seat does not lift up when the seat lock (“TO STOW/USE” printed on its surface) is pulled, reset as following procedure. Lift the seatback by pulling on the seat- back angle adjusting strap (“TO FOLD/ LIFT SEATBACK” printed on its surface). Then push the seatback down again.

2. Pull

the seatback angle adjusting strap (“TO FOLD/LIFT SEATBACK” printed on its surface) and raise the seatback.

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CAUTION

When stowing or returning the seat, observe the following precautions in order to prevent death or serious in- jury: D Make sure the seat is free of people or luggage. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged if the seat hits them.

D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

D Do not stow and return the seats when you are inside the vehicle in order to prevent pinching your hands or feet in the seat. Be sure to stow and return the seats from outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not sit on the third seat when it is in the stowed position as shown in the illustration. It may cause death or severe injury in the event of emergen- cy braking or collision.

When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre- cautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sud- den stop: D Make sure

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 the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

the seat

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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—Folding third seats (power seat only) The third seats can be folded down au- tomatically by operating the folding/re- turning switch that is inside the back door opening on the outer edge of the ceiling. Before folding the third seats: D Stow the seat belt buckles and center seat belt. (See “—Stowing seat belt buckles of the second and third seats” on page 114 and “—Stowing the center seat belt of the third seats” on page 114
in this Section.)

D Lower the head restraint to the lowest restraints” on

position. page 106 in this Section.)

“Head

(See

D Make sure that there is no object on the seat cushion. If an object is caught between the seat cushion and seatback during the operation, seat operation will stop.

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1. FOLDING/RETURNING SWITCH The seatback will be folded by pushing this switch. The seatback will be returned by push- ing this switch again. 2. RETURNING SWITCH The seatback will be returned by push- ing this switch. 3. STOWING SWITCH The seats will be stow. (See “—Stowing third seats” on page 101) 4. SEATBACK ADJUSTING SWITCH The seatback will be returned by push- ing this switch.

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If an object is caught between the seat- back and seat cushion, the indicator light above the switches flashes and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds. Re- move the object before operating the seat again. If the indicator light above the switches flashes even though there is no object between the seatback and seat cushion, contact your Toyota dealer.

FOLDING THIRD SEATS Push the folding/returning switch. The seatback will fold down. If the indicator light above the switches flashes three times when the folding/re- turning switch is pushed, the folding op- eration will not start. To continue the operation, do the follow- ing: 1. Open the back door when the engine switch is in “LOCK” or “ACC” and/or the automatic transmission selector le- ver is in “P”.

2. Push the folding/returning switch. Seat operation will stop if any one of the switches shown in the illustrations is pushed. At this time the indicator light above the switches comes on and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds. If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be stopped. To continue the folding operation, the seat- back must be back to its original position first.

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2. Lock

the seat

legs and push any

switch other than the stowing switch.

Seat operation will stop if any one of the switches shown in the illustrations is pushed. At this time the indicator light above the switches comes on and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds. If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be stopped. To continue the returning operation, the seatback must be back to the folded posi- tion first.

Operation from inside

RETURNING THIRD SEATS Push one of the switches shown in the illustrations. The seatback returns to its original position. If the indicator light above the switches three times when the switch is flashes pushed, the returning operation will not start. To continue the operation, do the follow- ing: 1. Operation from outside only—Open the back door when the engine switch is in “LOCK” or “ACC” and/or the automatic transmission selector lever is in “P”.

Operation from outside

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CAUTION

When folding or returning the seats, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury: D Make sure that the seat path

is clear before moving the seat. Other- wise, injury may result from contact with the seat.

D Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

to

the seats

It could result

When returning their original position, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. in serious injuries in a sudden braking or a col- lision. Do not shift the automatic transmis- sion selector lever out of “P” with the engine switch in “ON” during the operation. Doing so may cause the vehicle to move and result in serious personal injury.

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—Stowing third seat (power seat) The third seats can be stowed by push- ing and holding the stowing switch that is inside the back door opening on the outer edge of the ceiling. Before stowing the third seats: D Stow the seat belt buckles and center seat belt. (See “—Stowing seat belt buckles of the second and third seats” on page 114 and “—Stowing the center seat belt of the third seats” on page 114
in this Section.)

This “3RD SEAT” warning light warns the third seat operation is not yet complete when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

D Lower the head restraint to the lowest restraints” on

position. page 106 in this Section.)

“Head

(See

D Make sure that there is no object on the seat cushion, the seats and floor of the luggage compart- ment. If an object is caught during the operation, seat operation will stop.

floor around

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1. FOLDING/RETURNING SWITCH The seatback will be folded/returned. (See “—Folding third seats” on page 98) 2. RETURNING SWITCH The seat will be returned the stowed position by pushing and holding this switch. 3. STOWING SWITCH The seat will be stowed by pushing and holding this switch. 4. SEATBACK ADJUSTING SWITCH The seatback will be returned. “—Folding third seats” on page 98)

from

(See

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To continue the operation, do the follow- ing: 1. Open the back door when the engine switch is in “LOCK” or “ACC” and/or the automatic transmission selector le- ver is in “P”.

the

indicator

2. Push and hold the stowing switch. To operation stops, light above the switches comes on and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds if any of the following condition occur during the opera- tion: D When the stowing switch is released. D When the folding/returning switch, re- turning switch or seatback adjusting switch the stowing switch is being pushed.

is pushed while

D When the engine switch is turned to the automatic is moved

the “ON” position and transmission selector from the “P” position.

lever

D When the automatic transmission selec- tor lever is in the “N” position and the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be stopped.

If an object is caught between the seat- back and seat cushion, the indicator light above the switches flashes and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds. Re- move the object before operating the seat again. If the indicator light above the switches flashes even though there is no object between the seatback and seat cushion, contact your Toyota dealer. If an object is caught between the seat and floor, the object prevents the seat from moving. Do not continue the op- eration. Remove the object before oper- ating the seat again. When the seat is already folded, the seat can be stowed using the same procedure. If an object is caught between the seat- back and seat cushion, the stowing opera- tion will not start.

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STOWING THIRD SEATS Push and hold the stowing switch. A beep sounds twice to indicate the start of the operation. The beep sounds again twice when the operation is com- pleted. If the indicator light above the switches flashes while the stowing switch is being pushed, the stowing operation will not start.

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After stowing the seats, open the flaps as shown in the illustration.

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RETURNING THIRD SEATS Push and hold the returning switch un- til the seat cushion is locked. A beep sounds twice to indicate the start of the operation. Releasing the switch when the beep sounds again completes the operation automatically. If the indicator light above the switches flashes while the returning switch is being pushed, the returning operation will not start.

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To continue the operation, do the follow- ing: 1. Open the back door when the engine switch is in “LOCK” or “ACC” and/or the automatic transmission selector le- ver is in “P”.

the

indicator

2. Push and hold the returning switch. To operation stops, light above the switches comes on and a beep sounds for about 10 seconds if any of the following condition occur during the opera- tion: D When the returning switch is released legs are securely

the seat

before locked.

D When the folding/returning switch, stow- ing switch or seatback adjusting switch is pushed while the returning switch is being pushed.

D When the engine switch is turned to the automatic is moved

the “ON” position and transmission selector from the “P” position.

lever

D When the automatic transmission selec- tor lever is in the “N” position and the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

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If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be stopped. If an object is caught between the seat and floor, the object prevents the seat from moving. Do not continue the op- eration. Remove the object before oper- ating the seat again. If the indicator light above the switches flashes even though there is no object between the seatback and seat cushion, contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When stowing or returning the seats, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury: D Make sure that the seat path

is clear before moving the seat. Other- wise, injury may result from contact with the seat.

D Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat. Be sure to operate the seats from outside the vehicle.

to

the seats

in the seat.

When the indicator above the stowing switch and returning switch come on or flash, do not continue the opera- tion. An object or a person may be caught If a person is caught, serious injury may result. their When returning original position, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. It could result in death or serious injuries in a sudden braking or a collision. Do not shift the automatic transmis- sion selector lever out of “P” with the engine switch in “ON” during the operation. Doing so may cause the vehicle to move and result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE

Make sure that the seat path is clear before stowing or returning the seat. Otherwise, the seat cushion and seat legs may be damaged the seat comes into contact with the luggage.

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Head restraints

This “3RD SEAT” warning light warns the third seat operation is not yet complete when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Front and second seats

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Third seats

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. Third seats—When an occupant sits on the seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock position. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

CAUTION

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.

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Armrests

Seat heaters

To use the armrest, pull it down as shown above.

NOTICE

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

To turn on the seat heater, move the dial upward (“L” dial for the left front seat or “R” dial for the right front seat). At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heat- er is operating. Move the dial upward or downward to ad- just to the desired temperature. To turn it off, move the dial downward until it stops. When the seat heater is not in use, move the dial fully downward. The engine switch must be in the “ON” position to operate seat heaters.

CAUTION

the seat heater because

Occupants must use caution when op- erating it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; D Babies, small children, elderly per- sons, sick persons or persons with physical disabilities

D Persons who have sensitive skin D Persons who are exhausted D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)

To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat.

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NOTICE

z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

z When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.

z To prevent the battery from being the switch off

discharged, when the engine is not running.

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Do not allow any children 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. Holding a child in your arms 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. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. 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 139 in this Section 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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the vehicle

D Avoid reclining

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. the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger 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 to the abdomen or your neck may In the contact the shoulder belt. event of a the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of death or serious inju- ry.

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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.

—Fastening front and rear seat belts

Tab

Buckle

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, or allow them to come into the belts—they may contact with severely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 499
in Section 5.)

the belts.

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.

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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then

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

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, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from death or serious injury.

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Take up slack

Too high

CAUTION

D Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

D Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

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.

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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.

Seat belts for seats with outside arm- rests— Fasten your belt, ensuring that the shoul- der portion of the belt passes over the top of the outside armrest and that the lap portion of the belt passes under the out- side armrest as shown.

CAUTION

Always wear the belt with the shoul- der portion over the outside armrest and the lap portion under the outside armrest. Failure to do so may in- crease the chance of death or serious injury in an accident.

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 death or serious injuries in a colli- sion.

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To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. 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.

CENTER SEAT BELT OF THE THIRD SEATS The center seat belt of the third seats is a 3−point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely for proper operation. Make sure buckle 1 is securely latched for ready use of the center seat belt of the third seats.

latched

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Two buckles and tabs for center seat belt of the third seats The to prevent the belt from being buckled in the wrong place.

tabs have different shapes

two

Buckle 1—Matches hooked end Buckle 2—Matches concave end

the

tab with

the

the

tab with

the

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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 death or serious injury in case of an accident or a collision.

To release the hooked end tab, insert the key into the hole on buckle 1 and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Do not use the center seat belt of the third seats with either buckle re- leased. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause death or serious injury in case of a sudden braking or a collision.

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—Stowing seat belt buckles of the second and third seats

—Stowing the center seat belt of the third seats

The seat belt buckles of the second seats (7−passenger models) and third seats can be stowed when not in use. Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seat back.

Second (7−passenger models)

Third

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STOWING THE CENTER SEAT BELT OF THE THIRD SEATS To stow the center seat belt of the third seats, pull the seat belt out of its cov- er. It will automatically roll back part- way. Roll the seat belt backward and insert it into the slot of its cover as shown above. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover. Seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

Stow the center seat belt of the third seats when not in use.

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—Seat belt comfort guides

CAUTION

D Make sure the belt is not twisted

and that it lies flat.

PULLING OUT THE CENTER SEAT BELT OF THE THIRD SEATS To use the center seat belt of the third seats, pull the tab (1) out, then pull the belt out a little and pull the tab (2) out from the cover. 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.

The shoulder belt comfort guide for the outside third seats will provide added seat belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When the shoulder belt is in- serted through the guide, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head of an occupant. For wearing the seat belt, see “—Fasten- ing front and rear seat belts” on page 109
in this Section.

D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be the neck, and kept away the shoulder. should not Failure these precau- tions could reduce the effectiveness of in an accident, causing death or serious injury.

from fall off to observe

the seat belt

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from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- curely because they are 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

the

When using the seat belt extender, following precautions. observe Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of death or serious injury. D Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.

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D If the seat belt extender had been connected to the driver’s seat belt buckle without the driver actually wearing the seat belt, the SRS driv- er’s airbag system will judge that the driver this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of colli- sion. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

is wearing

it.

In

D Make sure

the

light

indicator

reconnect

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

illuminated,

injury

the

is

D Be sure to wear the seat belt with- out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

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installing a child

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

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As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned, do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or- der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting the vehicle next time. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

into

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.

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend- er are not twisted.

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

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

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the

if no passenger

The front passenger’s seat belt pretension- er will not activate is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger occupant classification system. However, front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug- gage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 135 in this Section.) The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.

—Seat belt pretensioners

The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.

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The seat belt pretensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the il- lustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

4. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 5. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

6. Airbag sensor assembly

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The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor. When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of non−toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless. Once been activated, remain locked.

the seat belt pretensioners have the seat belt retractors

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may prevent the seat belt pre- tensioners from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- pair and modification.

NOTICE

consulting

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 devices 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

This indicator comes on when the en- gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.

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light system monitors

This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front pas- senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 191 in Section 1−6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

D If any seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc- tion or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.

D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

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SRS airbags— —SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

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

or cracked, or otherwise damaged.

surrounding area

is

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) front airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.

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In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the ve- hicle interior. The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the the front passenger airbag may deploy if lug- gage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up, regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 135 in this Section.) Always wear your seat belt properly.

front passenger seat. However,

CAUTION

D The SRS front airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. The driver and front passenger 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 108 in this Sec- tion.

in

restraint

D 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 139 in this Section.

that all

system.

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Collision from the rear

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS front airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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

The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle exceeds the designed threshold level. The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the de- signed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. 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 the vehicle is involved in an underride collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- old level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together. Always wear your seat belts properly.

(e.g. a collision

is possible

that

this

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8. Driver’s seat position sensor 9. Airbag sensor assembly 10. Airbag module for driver

(airbag and inflator)

fills

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the infla- tors very quickly the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so im- mediately.

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

(airbag and inflator)

4. “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

5. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

6. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

7. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

injuries, especially

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, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to; avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.

touch! The airbags

the occupant

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