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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.

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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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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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restraint

(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.

in

(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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Move seat fully back

(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.

force of

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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.

If

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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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—Installation with 2–point type seat belt

(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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CAUTION

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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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 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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—Installation with 3–point type seat belt

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

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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4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

(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 instruction about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.

follow

CAUTION

Rear–facing child restraint system: 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.

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CAUTION

If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system 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.

Forward–facing child restraint system: 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 details, see “SRS driver and front passenger airbags” in this section.)

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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.

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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.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

(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 slightly, it cannot be ex- tended. To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible 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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CAUTION

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

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward–fac- ing position only.

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

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

to do so could reduce

(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 a child’s hips as possible.

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(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 your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

insert

the

tab

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de- tails.

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—Types of child restraint system (vehicles without 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.

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and al- low the belt to retract.

(A) Infant seat

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—Installation with 2–point type seat belt

(C) Booster seat

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

CAUTION

Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen- ger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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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.

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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.

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.

following

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CAUTION

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 direction for installing of a child restraint system.

follow

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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.

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CAUTION

Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen- ger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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.

the convertible seat provided insert the

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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

3. To remove the convertible 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.

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—Installation with 3–point type seat belt

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

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

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Move seat fully back

(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, follow the manufacturer’s in- structions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front 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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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.

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(cid:1) Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- tended. To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible 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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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward–fac- ing position only.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

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

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

to do so could reduce

(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 a child’s hips as possible.

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(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 your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

insert

the

tab

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de- tails.

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—Using a top strap (regular and double cab models)

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and al- low the belt to retract.

Regular cab with bench seat

Double cab with rear seat

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

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Anchor brackets

Anchor brackets

Regular cab with bench seat

Double cab with rear seat

Anchor bracket

Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Regular cab models—

Anchor brackets are installed for (each) passenger seating position.

Double cab models—

Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Regular cab with bench seat— 1. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly, then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its original position, then tighten the top strap.

Regular cab with separate seat

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CAUTION

(cid:1) When returning the seatback to its the original position, make sure seatback locked by