2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

install

the

instructions provided by

To install the booster seat: Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child fol- lowing its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 43 in this Section for details.

could

D Both high−positioned lap belts and cause loose−fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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.

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—Installation with seat belt (regular cab models with bench seat and double cab models)

LS13024

LS13028

LS13029

To remove the booster seat: Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract.

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

CAUTION

classification

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 front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

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LS13030

LS13031

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.

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.

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

restraint

Child

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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LS13032

LS13033

LS13034

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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LS13035

LS13036

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

Install the child restraint system on the right front passenger seat (regular cab models with bench seat) or front passen- ger seat (double cab models) only when it is unavoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. In order to activate the occu- pant classification system correctly, install the forward−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the follow- ing order: 1. Turn

the engine switch

the “ON”

to

position.

2. Move

the right

front passenger seat (regular cab models with bench seat) or front passenger seat (double cab models) to the rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the right front passenger seat (regular cab models with bench seat) or front pas- senger seat (double cab models) with- out putting your weight on the right front passenger seat (regular cab mod- els with bench seat) or front passenger seat (double cab models).

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

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5. 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 seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

6. While pressing

the convertible seat the seat cushion and firmly against 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.

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

The front passenger occupant classifica- tion indicator light should indicate “OFF” when the engine switch is in the “ON” position and the child is in the child re- straint system after following these proce- dures. The “OFF” indicator indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side air- bag on the passenger side will not deploy. if the indicator light indicates “ON”, do the following procedure: 1. Turn the engine switch off. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. When reinstalling a child restraint sys- tem, make sure the seatback does not press into the seat cushion. If this occurs, adjust the seatback angle slightly.

the child restraint system

4. Then make sure the head restraint is not pressing the child restraint system into the seat cushion. If this occurs, raise the head restraint.

5. Turn the engine switch on again.

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The front passenger occupant classifica- tion indicator light should indicate “OFF”. If the indicator light still indicates “ON” when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, then the SRS front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the passen- ger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Re- move the child restraint system and con- tact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward−facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward−facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

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LS13037

LS13038

Move seat fully back

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger 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.

CAUTION

classification

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 front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

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.

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LS13039

LS13040

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- the rear right straint system on seat. system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

restraint

Child

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 106.

INFANT SEAT

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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LS13041

LS13042

LS13043

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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LS13044

LS13045

LS13046

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.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

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.

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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.

LS13047

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.

the

instructions provided by

To install the booster seat: Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child fol- lowing its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 43 in this Section for details.

could

D Both high−positioned lap belts and cause loose−fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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.

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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.

install

LS13048

LS13050a

—Using a top strap (regular cab models)

To remove the booster seat: Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract.

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

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Symbol mark

Routing devices

LS13052b

Use the routing device and the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for (each) passenger seating position. This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.

LS13063

Anchor brackets

Bench seat

Symbol mark

Routing device

LS13053bAnchor

bracket

Separate seats

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove

the passenger head

re-

straint.

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Symbol mark

LS13181

LS13064b

LS13065b

2. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the routing device cover with the symbol mark shown in the il- lustration, then pull it forward to re- move.

the

through

top strap

3. Pull the seatback release lever and swing the seatback forward slightly. Route the routing device as shown in the il- lustration. Latch bracket. Return the seatback to upright posi- tion.

the hook onto

the anchor

4. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap. Replace straint.

the passenger head

re-

Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the cover when the anchor bracket is not in use. For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section.

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CAUTION

D When returning the seatback to its the original position, make sure seatback locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

is securely

D Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions. Follow all the installation in- structions provided by its manufac- turer.

—Using a top strap (access cab models)

LS13069

Front position

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

LS13070a

Rear position

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LS13071

Symbol mark

Routing device or upper anchor bracket

Lower anchor bracket

LS13072

Symbol mark

LS13073

the routing device and the anchor

Use bracket to attach the top strap. Upper anchor bracket is installed for front passenger’s seating position, lower anchor bracket is installed for right−rear seating position. This symbol the user ready anchor brackets.

locations of

indicates

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Front position— 1. Remove

the passenger head

re-

straint. Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration, then pull it forward to remove.

2. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Latch the anchor bracket on the back panel and tight- en the top strap.

the hook onto

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section.

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CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

Symbol mark

LS13074

LS13075

3. Replace the head restraint. Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the cover when the anchor bracket is not in use.

Rear position— 1. Upper anchor bracket:

Lightly push down on the top sur- face of the upper anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration, then pull it for- ward to remove. Lower anchor bracket: Pull up the lower anchor bracket.

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—Using a top strap (double cab models)

Routing device

LS13076a

LS13077a

LS13051

2. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Route the routing device as shown in the il- lustration.

top strap

through

the

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section.

CAUTION

Make sure twisted.

the

top strap

is not

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3. Latch the hook onto the rear lower anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

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

Store the removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace the covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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Symbol mark

LS13054a

LS13066

LS13067

Anchor brackets

Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.

for each

installed

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Pull the seatback release strap and swing the seatback forward slightly, then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its original position.

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LS13068

3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap. Replace the head restraint.

For instructions on installing the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 93 in this Section.

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CAUTION

is securely

D When returning the seatback to its the original position, make sure seatback locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

D Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions. Follow all the installation in- structions provided by its manufac- turer.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (regular cab models)

LS13078

Separate seats only

installed

Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are in the front passenger seat. The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of the front passenger seat as shown in the illustration. Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments can be installed using these anchorages. For such systems, it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts.

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1st lock position

10th lock position

LS13160a

SYSTEM

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until into place. Adjust the seatback to the 10th lock position.

locks

it

LS13082

LS13083

Make sure the seatback is locked secure- ly.

Canada only

Canada only

Type A

Type B

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2. Widen

the gap between

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback.

the button on

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada—The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres- ence of a lower connector system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 116 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

it should be anchored. (For

CAUTION

D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

D Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

D After securing

the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (access cab models)

LS13078

Front seat

LS13099

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Rear seat

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installed

Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are in the front passenger seat and the right rear auxiliary seat. For front seat without a seatback table— The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback as shown in the illustration. For front seat with a seatback table— The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion. Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments can be installed using these anchorages. For such systems, it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts. Instructions for installing these types of Child Restraint Systems in the right rear seating area are shown in the illustration on page 129.

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.

1st lock position

10th lock position

LS13160a

SYSTEM

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Front seat—Fold down the front seat seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seat- back to the 10th lock position.

Make sure the seatback is locked secure- ly.

LS13082

Canada only

Front seat without seatback table (type A)

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LS13083

LS13186

LS13187

Canada only

Canada only

Canada only

Front seat without seatback table (type B)

Front seat with seatback table (type A)

Front seat with seatback table (type B)

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the gap between

Front seat— 2. Front seat without seatback table— the seat Widen cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback. Front seat with seatback table—Wid- en the seat cushion slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the but- ton on the seat cushion.

the button on

the slits of

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

Rear seat— See the diagrams at right and the in- structions on page 130. For owners in Canada—The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres- ence of a lower connector system.

LS13100

LS13101

Canada only

Canada only

Rear seat (type A)

Rear seat (type B)

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To install a Child Restraint System in the rear seat properly, make sure the bottom seat cushion is flipped over. If the bottom seat cushion is already flipped over, pro- ceed to step 3. 1. Pull the lock release strap. 2. Flip over the bottom cushion.

LS13004a

3. Be sure to follow the Child Restraint System manufacturer’s instructions for the installation proce- dure.

recommended

4. Push and pull the Child Restraint Sys- tem in different directions to ensure a secure installation.

5. If the Child Restraint System shakes or vibrates when used, install a cushion the Child Restraint System between and the flipped−over surface of the seat.

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.

it should be anchored. (For

If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 119 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

D Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

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D After securing

the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat.

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.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (double cab models)

LS13084

installed

Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats as shown in the illustration. Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments can be installed using these anchorages. For such systems, it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts.

LS13085

Canada only

Type A

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RESTRAINT

SYSTEM

CAUTION

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Widen

the gap between

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback.

the button on

2. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

LS13086

For owners in Canada—The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres- ence of a lower connector system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 122 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

it should be anchored. (For

D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

D Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

D After securing

the child restraint

system, never recline the seat.

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.

Canada only

Type B

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SECTION 1− 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti−glare inside rear view mirror Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors Vanity mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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136
137
138
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

LS14001a

To adjust the steering wheel position, push down the lock release lever. Then tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle, push or pull it to the desired steering column length and pull up the lock release lever.

LS14002

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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—Power rear view mirror control

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

LS14003

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free the mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjusted Push (right).

the switch to “L” (left) or “R”

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

LS14004

LS14005

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas- senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

U14028

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is equipped with auto anti− glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving. When the engine switch is turned on, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode. The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on.

In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the the mirror surface vehicle behind you, darkens slightly the reflected light. To turn off and on the automatic function, push the “

to reduce

” switch.

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition. When the inside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken the detection of headlights.

in response

to

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

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To ensure correct functioning of anti− glare mirror sensors located on both sides of the mirror, do not touch or cover the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

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Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

LS14009

To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2). Type B— If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (position 3).

LS14010

Type A

CAUTION

Type A

Type B— Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti−glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

LS14008

LS14011

Type B

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Type A— To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and slide the cover. Type B— To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor.

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SECTION 1− 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light Personal lights Windshield wipers and washer

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Headlights and turn signals

LS15001b

For the U.S.A.

LS15002b

For Canada

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HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights For Canada—The tail light indicator (green light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the tail lights are on. Position 2—Headlights and all of above For the U.S.A.—The headlight low beam indicator light (green light) on the instru- ment panel will low beams are on. Automatic light cut off system The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the engine switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn them on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

tell you

that

the

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

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Daytime running light (DRL) system (on some models) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The DRL system can be helpful in many differ- ent driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lights come on when: D The engine switch is on with the en-

gine running.

D The knob is in the “OFF” position or

position 1.

D The parking brake is released. To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob to position 2 or turn the engine switch off.

LS15003b

LS15004b

High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to “OFF”.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The engine switch must be in the “ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

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Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

LS15005

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.

LS15006

flashers,

turn on

the emergency

To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.

To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the dial.

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Front fog lights

Interior light

LS15007

LS15008a

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi- tion and any door is opened, the light will come on. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out. However, in the following cases, the light goes out immediately: D All the doors are closed when the en- gine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. They will come on when the headlights are turned on.

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns light on when any door is opened. The light goes off when all the doors are closed. To prevent the battery being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switch at the “DOOR” position for 20 minutes or more.

the

D The engine switch

the “ACC”, “ON” or “START” after all the doors are closed.

turned

to

is

D All the doors are closed and locked when the light is still on. (vehicles with the power door lock system only)

lock sys-

Vehicles with the power door tem— When all the doors are unlocked using either the key or the wireless remote con- trol transmitter simultaneously, the interior light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out.

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Personal lights

Windshield wipers and washer (type A)

LS15009

LS15010c

To turn on the personal lights, push the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens once again.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Intermittent

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it.

the windshield,

the band upward to

The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you and release it. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 391 in Section 7−3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield the glass.

It may scratch

is dry.

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When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle serviced.

NOTICE

If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Windshield wipers and washer (type B)

LS15011d

In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield the glass.

It may scratch

is dry.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Slow

Fast

the windshield,

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you and release it. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 391 in Section 7−3.

When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle serviced.

NOTICE

If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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SECTION 1− 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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Fuel gauge

Low fuel level warning light

LS16001a

indicates

The gauge the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the engine switch is on. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over