2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

fants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and prop- erly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

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Collision from the rear

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Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a front or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed side collision.

The SRS side airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration. The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe the side. Always wear your seat belts properly.

impact

from

from

The SRS curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustra- tion. The curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe the side or vehicle rollover. Always wear your seat belts properly.

impact

from

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The angle of vehicle tip−up is marginal

Skidding vehicle hitting a curb stone

Collision from the front

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Collision from the rear

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Pitch end over end

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS curtain shield airbags may in- flate if the angle of vehicle tip−up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration.

if

The SRS curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the ve- hicle is involved in a front or rear colli- sion, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low−speed side colli- sion.

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol- lowing components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. Curtain shield airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

2. Front passenger occupant classification

ECU

3. Load sensor 4. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

5. Curtain shield airbag sensors 6. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors 7. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

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8. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator light

inflators and/or

9. Airbag sensor assembly 10. SRS warning light The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. the side and In a severe side impact, curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the the curtain side airbag shield airbag time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the occu- pants. In a vehicle rollover, the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator. At this time, a chemical reaction in the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

the lateral motion of

inflators quickly

inflators. At

this

fills

the

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 smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately. 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. Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

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CAUTION

inflate with

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and rear outside passengers must: D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

Improper sitting and wearing of the seat belts may not retain you inside the vehicle.

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D Make

sure

light

rollover

the “RSCA OFF” indicator is off. The curtain shield airbags will not inflate in a vehicle indicator light is on and you may be killed or seriously injured. For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch” on page 92 in this Section.

this

if

D Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Other- wise, he/she may be killed or seri- ously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

the outer side of

to

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LS13134

LS13135

inflate, since

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air- bag these airbags could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

D Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat, facing the pas- senger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head or hands out of windows the curtain shield airbags since could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

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LS13137

D Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in injury. Likewise, death or serious the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail and assist grips. When the curtain shield air- bags inflate, the microphone or oth- er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbags may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.

D Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook direct- ly.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

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D Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars and roof side rail containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidental- ly, resulting in death or serious in- jury.

D Do not modify or change the sus- pension system. Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could re- sult in death or serious injury.

the manufacturer’s

D Do not use tires or wheels other than recom- mended size. Such a use may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 379 in Section 7−2.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with a physical disability, consult your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air- bags operation.

interfere with

NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the side structure of

the passenger compartment

z Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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This indicator comes on when the en- gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are operating properly.

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front

light,

buckle

switch,

inflators,

system∗

classification

sensor assembly,

light system monitors

the This warning airbag front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat passenger belt occupant and seat belt pretensioner indicator assemblies, “RSCA OFF” indicator light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 153 in Section 1−6.) ∗: The front passenger occupant classifica- tion system includes the front passenger occupant classification ECU, load sensor and front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on when the turned to the “ON” engine switch is position or remains on for more than 6 seconds.

D The light comes on while driving. The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in- dicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags have been inflated. D The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

in

D The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or headlining (padding) contain- ing inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

the curtain shield airbag

NOTICE

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

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Front passenger occupant classification system (regular cab models with separate seats and access cab models) Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. The system detects conditions 1—4 (Shown in the table on page 84) Based on these conditions, the systems below are activated or deactivated: D Front passenger airbag D Front passenger’s seat belt pretension-

er

The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1—4. In order to ensure that the system de- tects the conditions correctly: D Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or the seatback table, etc.

D Do not attach a commercial seatback table or other heavy item to the back of the front passenger seat.

D Do not apply pressure to the front pas- senger seat by resting hands or legs on the seatback.

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The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light indicates the ac- tuation of the front passenger airbag and front passenger seat belt preten- sioner. The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light will indicate “ON” and “OFF” when the engine switch is turned the “ON” position. After about four seconds, it will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant clas- sification system operates and judges whether to indicate “ON” or “OFF”.

to

indicate

indicator

light will

The “OFF” when the engine switch is in the “ON” position with the condition 2 in the table shown below. If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred: D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

D The

front passenger seatback

in contact with the rear seat or the back wall.

is

To ensure that the system correctly de- tects the presence or absence of a person of adult size sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure that none of the above occur. Make sure that the “ON” indicator is illu- minated when a person of adult size is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn the engine switch off. 2. Make sure the airbag off switch is set

to the “AUTO” position.

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3. Make sure

the

front passenger seat

belt is worn correctly.

4. Ask the front passenger to adjust the seatback to the upright position and to sit up straight on the center of the seat cushion, with his/her legs comfortably extended forward.

5. Turn the engine switch on, having the passenger remain in that position until the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system indicates “ON”.

indicator

light

LS13140

If the “OFF” indicator remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

indicator

The SRS warning light will come on and the front passenger occupant clas- sification indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

light will

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Indicator/warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the front passenger

occupant classification

system

Passenger

airbag off switch

position

Front passenger

occupant

classification indicator light

SRS warning

light

1. Adult∗1

2. Child∗2 or child

restraint system∗3

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

“AUTO”

“OFF”

“AUTO”

“OFF”

“AUTO”

“OFF”

“AUTO”

“OFF”

“ON”

“OFF”

“OFF”∗5

Not illuminated

“OFF”

“OFF”

Off

Off

Off

On

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

reminder light

Flashing∗4

Flashing∗4

Front passenger

airbag

Activated

Deactivated

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Off

Off

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

∗1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

∗2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her

as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

∗3: Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.)

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following. D Make sure the front passenger oc- cupant classification indicator light indicates “ON” when using the seat belt extender for the front passen- ger seat. If the indicator light indi- cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- er tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Recon- nect the seat belt extender after making sure the indicator light indi- cates “ON”. If you use the seat belt extender while the light indicates “OFF”, the front passen- ger airbag may not activate correct- ly, which could cause death or seri- ous injury in the event of collision.

indicator

touches

the seatback

D Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat or a backwall. This may cause the “OFF” indicator to be il- luminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the rear seat or backwall, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat or backwall. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system. D If an adult sits in the front passen- ger seat, the occupant classification indicator light should indicate “ON”. If illumi- nated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” indica- tor still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

the “OFF”

indicator

is

the

D Wear the seat belt properly. D Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted in the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

D Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or the seat- back table, etc.

D Do not apply pressure to the front passenger seat by resting hands or legs on the seatback.

D Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

D Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

D Do not attach a commercial seat- back table or other heavy item to the back of front passenger seat.

the

D Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

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D When it is unavoidable to install the forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Installation with seat belt” on page 96 in this Section.)

front passenger seat

in

D Do not modify or remove the front

seats.

D Do not kick

the

front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunc- tion of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer im- mediately.

(the

front

passenger

if observing

The occupant classification indicator light may indicate front passenger airbag may “ON” deploy) even the above in, or a cautions, when a child sits forward−facing child is installed on front passenger seat. Refer to all the cautions in “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 and “Child restraint” on page 93.

restraint system

the

D Do not apply pressure to the front pas- senger seat by resting hands or legs on the seatback.

D Regular cab models with bench seat— Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.

Front passenger occupant classification system (regular cab models with bench seat and double cab models) Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. The system detects conditions 1—4 (Shown in the table on page 89) Based on these conditions, the systems below are activated or deactivated: D Front passenger airbag D Side airbag on

front passenger

the

seat

D Front passenger’s seat belt pretension-

er

The system monitors the weight and load on the right front passenger seat (regular cab models with bench seat) or front passenger seat (double cab mod- els), and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1—4. In order to ensure the system detects the conditions correctly: D Double cab models—Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or the seatback table, etc.

D Regular cab models with bench seat— Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat.

D Double cab models—Do not attach a commercial seatback table or other heavy item to the back of the front passenger seat.

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LS13139b

The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light indicates the ac- tuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger seat belt preten- sioner. The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light will indicate “ON” and “OFF” when the engine switch is turned the “ON” position. After about four seconds, it will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant clas- sification system operates and judges whether to indicate “ON” or “OFF”.

to

indicate

indicator

light will

The “OFF” when the engine switch is in the “ON” position with the condition 2 in the table shown below. If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred: D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

D Double cab models—The front passen- ger seatback is in contact with the rear seat.

To ensure that the system correctly de- tects the presence or absence of a person of adult size sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure that none of the above occur.

Make sure that the “ON” indicator is illu- minated when a person of adult size is seated in the right front passenger seat (regular cab models with bench seat) or front passenger seat (double cab models). If the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” indicator remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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indicator

The SRS warning light will come on and the front passenger occupant clas- sification indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

light will

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Indicator/warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the front passenger

occupant classification

system∗1

1. Adult∗2
2. Child∗3 or child

restraint system∗4

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

Front

passenger occupant

classification indicator light

“ON” “OFF”∗6

Not

illuminated

“OFF”

SRS warning

light

Off

Off

Off

On

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

reminder light

Flashing∗5
Flashing∗5

Off

Off

Front

passenger

airbag

Side airbag on the front passenger

seat

Curtain shield airbag in the

front

passenger

side

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

∗1: Regular cab models with bench seat—The right front passenger on the bench seat. ∗2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

∗3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her

as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

∗4: Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.)

∗5: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. ∗6: In case indicator is not illuminated, see “Child restraint” on page 93 as for installing the child restraint system properly.

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following. D Make sure the front passenger oc- cupant classification indicator light indicates “ON” when using the seat belt extender for the front passen- ger seat. If the indicator light indi- cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- er tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Recon- nect the seat belt extender after making sure the indicator light indi- cates “ON”. If you use the seat belt extender while the light indicates “OFF”, the front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not acti- vate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

indicator

90

the seatback

D Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat or a backwall. This may cause the “OFF” indicator to be il- luminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the rear seat or backwall, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touches the rear seat or back- wall. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system.

touches

is

indicator

the “OFF”

D If an adult sits in the front passen- ger seat, the occupant classification indicator light should indicate “ON”. If illumi- nated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” indica- tor still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

the

D Wear the seat belt properly. D Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted in the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

D Double cab models—Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or the seatback table, etc.

D Regular cab models with bench seat—Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat.

D Do not apply pressure to the front passenger seat by resting hands or legs on the seatback.

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D Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

D Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

D Double cab models—Do not attach a commercial seatback table or oth- er heavy item to the back of the front passenger seat.

D Regular cab models with bench seat—Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers the seat cushion sur- face.

D Regular cab models with bench seat—Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

D Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

D When it is unavoidable to install the forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Installation with seat belt” on page 106 in this Section.) D Do not modify or remove the front

front passenger seat

in

seats.

D Do not kick

the

front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunc- tion of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer im- mediately.

front

passenger

if observing

The occupant classification indicator light may indicate “ON” (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may the above deploy) even in, or a cautions, when a child sits forward−facing child is installed on front passenger seat. Refer to all the cautions in “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 62, “SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 72 and “Child restraint” on page 93.

restraint system

the

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Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch

LS13192

The roll sensing of curtain shield air- bags off switch (“RSCA OFF” switch) can turn off the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners in a vehicle rollover. This switch should only be used if inflation is not desired (such as extreme off−road driving).

CAUTION

D Before normal driving, make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is off.

light

D When the roll sensing function is turned off (and the “RSCA OFF” indicator is on), the curtain shield airbags and seat belt preten- sioners will not work in a vehicle rollover. Turning off the curtain shield airbags and seat belt preten- sioners reduces occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide in- crease the likelihood of death or serious injuries.

in accidents and

is

function

turned on.

When you push the “RSCA OFF” switch for a few seconds with the engine switch on, the “RSCA OFF” indicator light comes on and the roll sensing function is turned off. When you push the switch again, the indicator light goes off and the roll sens- ing (For details about the roll sensing function, see “SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 72 in this Section.) In a severe side impact, the curtain shield airbags on impacted side will inflate even if the roll sensing function is turned off. (For details about the curtain shield air- bags, see “SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 72 in this Sec- tion.) In a severe frontal impact, the seat belt pretensioners will work even if the roll sensing function is turned off. (For details about the seat belt pretensioners, see “—Seat belt pretensioners” on page 50 in this Section.) If the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” with the roll sensing function off and then the engine switch is turned back to “ON”, the roll sensing function will turn back on automatically.

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 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 rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on page 43 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a 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.

Regular cab models with separate seats and access cab models— D Regular cab models with separate

seats— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child. Access cab models— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed in the rear of the cabin per the instructions in this manual. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly re- strained in the rear of the vehicle cabin than in the front.

D Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid inflation of the front passenger air- bag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child.

force of

the

If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the “OFF” position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 in this Section.) D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front passenger seat or in the rear of the cabin. If instal- ling a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of colli- sion.

installing a child

D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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Regular cab models with bench seat and double cab models— D Regular cab models with bench

seat— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child. Double cab models— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed 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. D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear− facing child is installed on front passenger seat.

restraint system the

classification

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

If

installing a child

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

D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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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 the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s 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. restraint system should be The child installed in 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 of the ve- hicle cabin than in the front. 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.

than

—Types of child restraint system 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. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 116, 119 or 122 in this Section. lower anchorages The for your vehicle may also be approved used. See child restraint lower anchorages” on page 124, 126 or 131 in this Section.

“—Installation with

restraint

child

LS13001

(A) Infant seat

LS13002

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with seat belt (regular cab models with separate seats and access cab models)

LS13003

LS13004a

LS13008

(C) Booster seat

WHEN INSTALLING IN THE REAR SEAT (access cab models): Flip over installing the child restraint system.

the bottom cushion before

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only.

CAUTION

To install the child restraint system properly, make sure the bottom cush- ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area.

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LS13005

LS13006a

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on the front pas- senger seat.

When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the front passen- ger seat, turn the passenger airbag off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position and remove the key. (For de- tails, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 in this Section.) The indicator system is off.

light comes on when the

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LS13007

LS13009

To install the infant seat: 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

the

lock mechanism of

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

D 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.

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

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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LS13010

LS13011

LS13012

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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LS13013

LS13014

LS13015

To remove the infant seat: Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward−facing or rear−facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

CAUTION

Rear−facing child restraint system: Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” 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 if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

LS13006a

If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passen- ger seat, make sure that the passen- ger airbag off switch is in the “OFF” position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on.

When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the front passen- ger seat, turn the passenger airbag off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position and remove the key. (For de- tails, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 in this Section.) The indicator system is off.

light comes on when the

child

forward−facing

Forward−facing child restraint system: restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the front passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” 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 airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 in this Section.)

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LS13016

LS13017

CAUTION

D 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.

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

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

CAUTION

the

lock mechanism of

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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the

install

forward−facing convertible

To seat: 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

For instructions concerning the installation the rear−facing convertible seat, see of “(A) INSTALLATION” on page 96.

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LS13018

LS13019

LS13020

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.

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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LS13021

LS13022

To remove the convertible seat: Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward−facing position only.

CAUTION

child

forward−facing

restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the front passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the “AUTO” 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 airbag and front passenger airbag” on page 53 in this Section.)

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LS13023

CAUTION

D 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. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.