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avoid putting heavy loads on it.


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. REGULAR CAB MODELS— If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. XTRA–CAB and DOUBLE CAB MODELS— 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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(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.


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


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


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. in a Small–framed person or youth 3–point type seat belt. On models with a bench seat, have a small–framed person or youth sit slightly closer to the center of the vehicle (so the shoulder belt does not cross over the neck). On models with separate seats, move the seat fully back- ward. 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


CAUTION


the vehicle


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


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


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—Front 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 section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.


then


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Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into 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.


CAUTION


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


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


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


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


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 severe injuries in a collision.


Take up slack


Too high


CAUTION


(cid:1) 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 result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


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


shoulder belt under 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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—Front and rear center seat belt


CAUTION


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


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


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


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.


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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—Stowing the rear seat buckles (Xtra–cab models)


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


The buckles can be fixed when not in use. When taking out the buckle from the hold- er, pull on the belt webbing to remove the buckle from the lower portion.


Too high


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


Both high–positioned and loose–fit- ting lap belts could cause serious in- juries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unin- tended result. Keep the lap belt posi- tioned as low on hips as possible.


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—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. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.


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


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


in use, remove the extender


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CAUTION


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


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


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


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—Front seat belt pretensioners


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


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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 the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem- blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)


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


CAUTION


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


NOTICE


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


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


belt pretensioner assemblies


(cid:2) Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


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


ture


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


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


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


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SRS driver and front passenger airbags (vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch)


following


conditions occurs,


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


to service


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


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


surrounding


area


or


driving.


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


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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in addition to the prima- ry safety protection provided by the seat belts. (cid:1) Models with separate front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger.


(cid:1) Models with bench


front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and right–front passenger. They are not designed to protect occu- pant in the center position.


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In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating. The SRS airbags help to re- duce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. When the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “ON” position, the front passen- ger airbag is activated even with no pas- senger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS airbag is inflated.


CAUTION


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


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


as possible from the dashboard.


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


airbag


system


passenger


The is equipped with a manual on–off switch and indicator light. Turning the passen- ger airbag manual on–off switch clock- wise to the “ON” position makes the front passenger airbag system opera- tional. Turning the passenger airbag manual on–off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position disables the front passenger airbag system. The indicator light on the passenger airbag manual on–off switch will come on when the front passenger airbag system has been disabled. See switch” in this section for detail.


“Passenger airbag manual on–off


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CAUTION


TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP


(cid:1) Make sure that the indicator light is


off.


(cid:1) Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on–off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc- cupying the right front passenger seating position.


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turned off,


(cid:1) When the passenger airbag manual the on–off switch front passenger airbag will not in- flate in a collision and turning off the front passenger airbag can re- duce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of seri- ous personal injuries.


Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat; (cid:1) Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear–facing infant seat;


or


(cid:1) The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.


Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat: (cid:1) Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible,


children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or


(cid:1) The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.


Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician: (cid:1) Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and (cid:1) Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.


For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, please contact NHTSA at 1–800–424–9393 or Transport Canada at 1–800–333–0371.


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


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


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


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Collision from the rear


Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material


Falling into or jumping over a deep hole


Collision from the side


Vehicle rollover


Landing hard or vehicle falling


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


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


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


(airbag and inflator)


3. Passenger airbag manual on–off switch 4. Airbag module for front passenger


(airbag and inflator)


5. Airbag sensor assembly 6. SRS warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.


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


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


CAUTION


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


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CAUTION


A member of a passenger risk group should never sit or be occupied in the right front passenger seat with airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.)


(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. As to Xtra– cab models, Toyota recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the ve- hicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions con- cerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child re- straint” in this section.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) Never put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.


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(cid:1) A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” in this section.


instructions concerning


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


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


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


NOTICE


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


(cid:2) Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


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


ture


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


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


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


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SRS driver and front passenger airbags (vehicles without passenger airbag manual on–off switch)


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


this


(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.


In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.


front


(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


passenger


airbag


NOTICE


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


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


front passenger airbag


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


CAUTION


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


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


as possible from the dashboard.


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


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. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem- blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)


light system monitors


reminder


“Service


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


level,


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


Collision from the rear


Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material


Falling into or jumping over a deep hole


Collision from the side


Vehicle rollover


Landing hard or vehicle falling


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


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


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the windshield as


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


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


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


(airbag and inflator)


3. Airbag module for front passenger


(airbag and inflator)


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


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


that all


system.


CAUTION


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


NOTICE


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


(cid:2) Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


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


ture


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


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


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Passenger airbag manual on–off switch (on some models)


Indicator light


This on–off switch is designed to dis- able the front passenger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of a mem- ber of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is occupying the right front passenger seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) Operate on–off switch as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it. To turn front passenger airbag on: Turn the key clockwise to the “ON” position. To turn front passenger airbag off: Turn the key counterclockwise the “OFF” position.


to


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


(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.


In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.


front


(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


passenger


airbag


NOTICE


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


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The indicator comes on when the front passenger airbag system is off.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Make sure that the indicator light is


off.


(cid:1) Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on–off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc- cupying the right front passenger seating position.


is


turned off,


(cid:1) When the passenger airbag manual on–off switch the front passenger airbag will not in- flate in a collision and turning off the front passenger airbag can re- duce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of seri- ous personal injuries.


For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.


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 SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.


CAUTION


(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.


Vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch— (cid:1) REGULAR CAB MODELS—


Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child. XTRA–CAB MODELS— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. (cid:1) Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid the passenger airbag inflation of can cause death or serious injury to the child.


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If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) (cid:1) Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.


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(cid:1) Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.


child


the


by


Vehicles without passenger air- bag manual on–off switch— (cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. (cid:1) Never put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.


(cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward–facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.


(cid:1) A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.


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—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully con- sult instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat if your vehicle is equipped with rear seats. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


CAUTION


the


force of


Vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch— (cid:1) Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place according to the manufactur- er’s instructions. is not re- it may cause strained securely, death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


(cid:1) After


If


it


Vehicles without passenger air- bag manual on–off switch— (cid:1) Never put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.


(cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward–facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.


(cid:1) A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. (cid:1) After


installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place according to the manufactur- er’s instructions. is not re- strained securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


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When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident. Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions on how to use the anchor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” in this section.


—Types of child restraint system (vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch)


Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.


(A) Infant seat


(B) Convertible seat


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(C) Booster seat


(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only.


the child restraint system


With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or interferes with your driving, install it at another posi- tion. Split bench seat— Adjust the passenger’s seat forward and rearward travel as well as seatback posi- tion so that the child restraint system is securely restrained.


CAUTION


Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in case of an accident.


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CAUTION


If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passen- ger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.


CAUTION


Never put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on– off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or se- rious injury to the child.


When you put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front passenger seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on–off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.


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CAUTION


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


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


2. While pressing the infant seat


firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely.


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1. Run


the


lap belt


the center


infant seat


through or around the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.


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3. To remove the infant seat, press the


buckle–release button.


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


(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward– facing and rear–facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.


follow


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the child restraint system


With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or interferes with your driving, install it at another posi- tion. Split bench seat— Adjust forward and rearward travel as well as seatback posi- tion so that the child restraint system is securely restrained.


the passenger seat


CAUTION


CAUTION


Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in case of an accident.


Rear–facing child restraint system: Never put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on– off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or se- rious injury to the child.


When you put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front passenger seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on–off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.


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CAUTION


CAUTION


If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passen- ger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.


Forward–facing child restraint system: A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem should never be put on the front the passenger passenger seat with airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position.


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1. Run


lap belt


the center


through or following around its by the instructions tab into manufacturer and the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.


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


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


2. While pressing


the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.


CAUTION


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


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3. To remove the convertible seat, press


the buckle–release button.


(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only.


WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT (Xtra–cab models): Raise the bottom cushion before instal- ling the child restraint system. If your child restraint system is too large, you can use the folding table as an auxil- iary support. For instructions about how to stand table, see “Rear cup holder (Xtra–cab models)” in Section 1–9.


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CAUTION


If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the right front seat, make sure the front passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.


CAUTION


Never put a rear–facing child restraint system on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child.


When you put a rear–facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on–off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.


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CAUTION


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


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your proper driving posi- tion. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a colli- sion.


(cid:1) If your driving position is not satis- the child restraint


factory, system at another position.


install


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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.


the


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


3. While pressing the infant seat


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


CAUTION

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