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n Wireless remote control depletion

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 391)

n If the wireless remote control does not operate

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (→P. 35)

n Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

n Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow- ing situations. l Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

l When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication device

l When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity l When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

metallic object

l When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby l When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (Customizable features →P. 493)

(e.g. wireless

remote control system) can be changed.

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n Certification for wireless remote control

MODEL/FCC IDs: Transmitter: GQ43VT20T Receiver: GQ43VT29R IC (Canada) IDs: Transmitter: 1470A-1T Receiver: 1470A-1R MADE IN U.S.A. This complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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The vehicle can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote con- trol, key or door lock switch. n Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 32

n Key

Regular Cab models

Locks the door Unlocks the door

Access Cab and Double Cab models

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors Turning the key a single time in the driver’s door unlocks the driver’s door, and turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

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n Door lock switch (if equipped)

Driver’s door lock switch

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors

Passenger’s door lock switch

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors

n Inside door lock button

Locks the door Unlocks the door Pulling the inside handle can open the front door even if the inside door lock button is in the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

Vehicles with power door lock system The door cannot be locked if a front door is open and the key is in the engine switch.

Rear door child-protector lock (Double Cab models only)

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the locks are set.

These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

n Key reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.

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CAUTION

n To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. l Always use a seat belt. l Always lock all doors. l Ensure that all doors are properly closed. l Do not pull the inside handle while driving. l Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Access doors (Access Cab models only)

The access door (rear door) can be opened using the inside handle.

Open the front door widely Pull (from the outside) or push (from the inside) the inside handle of the access door. Open the access door You can open and close the access door only when the front door is widely opened.

NOTICE

n When opening or closing the front door and access door

The front door and access door could be damaged if they hit each other when being opened or closed.

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The tailgate can be opened.

Pull the handle Open the tailgate slowly The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. After closing the tailgate, try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.

Removing the tailgate

n Before removing the tailgate

These connector covers are used when removing the tailgate, to prevent the back-up camera wire harness connectors from being contaminated.

Connector cover (Gray) Connector cover (White) Store the connector covers in the glove box in a plastic bag when not using.

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and

To disconnect the wire harness connectors ( ), press and hold the lock of the tailgate wire harness connector (White) and pull apart.

Tailgate wire harness connec- tor (White) Frame wire harness connector (Gray)

Attach the connector cover (white) to the frame wire harness connector (Gray).

Connector cover (White) Frame wire harness connector (Gray)

Pull out the plastic wire protector located in the vehicle bed by pressing the tabs and pulling the protector.

Be careful not to pull out all of the tailgate wire harness. Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle components. Plastic wire protector

Open the tailgate.

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Attach the connector cover (Gray) to the tailgate wire har- ness connector (White).

Tailgate wire harness connec- tor (White) Connector cover (Gray)

release

Open the tailgate to the angle where you can the brackets on the support cables from the lugs on both sides. Lift the support cable bracket up and slide it off.

Support cable bracket

Tilt the tailgate to about 30° from vertical and pull up the right side of the tailgate to unhook the right side.

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n Removing the tailgate

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Slide the tailgate a little to the right to unhook the left side.

To attach the tailgate, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Rear step bumper

For rear end protection and eas- ier step-up loading.

To get on the rear step bumper, use the shaded area in the illus- tration.

CAUTION

n Before removing the tailgate

Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi- cle components.

n Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury. l Do not drive with the tailgate open. l Do not get on the rear step bumper.

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NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness

Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.

n To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor

system) Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.

n After closing the tailgate

Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.

n To prevent damage to the rear step bumper

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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Bench type seat

Seat position adjustment lever

Separated type seats

Seat position adjustment lever Driver’s seat lumbar sup- port adjustment knob (if equipped) Seatback angle adjustment lever

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Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (if equipped)

Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. The seat will slide forward. Move the seat to the front-most position.

n After passengers are in the vehicle

Lift the seatback and return the seat until it locks.

Folding seatback (Bench type seat)

Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold down the seat- back. Hold the lever until you have swung forward slightly.

the seatback

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Folding passenger’s seat (vehicles with seatback table)

Pull the seatback angle adjusting lever and raise the seatback to its upright position.

Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback down.

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Active head restraints (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)

When the occupant’s back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly for- ward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on the seat occupant.

n Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may show the head restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

During rear-end collision

Inner structure

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CAUTION

n Seat adjustment

l Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. l Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

n After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Make sure the seatback is securely locked. l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

n Caution while driving

l Vehicles with seatback table: Do not sit on or place anything on the folded

seatback.

l Access Cab models only: Do not rest your foot on the press pedal behind

the passenger seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)

Access Cab models

The bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered. n Before raising the bottom cushion

Stow the seat belt buckles.

This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.

n Raising the bottom cushion

Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.

n Lowering the bottom cushion

Push the bottom cushion down while pulling the lever until the bottom cushion locks into the seat position.

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Double Cab models

The seatback of the rear seat can be folded. n Before folding rear seats

Stow the rear seat belt buck- les.

This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.

Pass the seat belts through the seat belt hangers.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged. Make sure that the seat belts are removed from the hangers before using them.

Remove the head restraint Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling lock release strap

the

n Folding rear seats

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Attach the head restraints to the holders located on the back sides of the bottom cush- ions.

Fold down the seatback by pulling the lock release strap.

CAUTION

n When the seatback is folded/the bottom cushion is raised

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback or auxiliary box while driving.

n When returning the seats to their original position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. l Make sure the seatbacks and bottom cushions are securely locked. Fail-

ure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

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NOTICE

n Before folding the seats

The seat belts buckles must be stowed.

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n Adjusting the head restraints

Bench type front seat

Vertical adjustment Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint. Removal Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release but- ton.

Vertical adjustment Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint. Removal Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release but- ton.

Lock release button

Separated type front seat

Lock release button

Rear seat (Double Cab models only)

Vertical adjustment Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint. Removal Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release but- ton.

Lock release button

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n When using the rear head restraints (Access Cab models

only)

To use Lift up the head restraint until it locks. To fold Pull the head restraint lock release lever to fold the head restraint.

n Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

n Adjusting the front center seat (Regular Cab models) and rear center

seat head restraints (Double Cab models) Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION

n Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. n Correct use of the seat belts

l Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

l Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

l Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. l Do not twist the seat belt.

n Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard. Releasing the belt Press the release button.

Release button

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n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Up Move the height adjuster up as needed until you hear a click. Down Push the lock release button and slide the height adjuster down.

n Center seat belt of the bench seat (Regular Cab models

only)

Make sure the shoulder belt pass through the guide when using the center seat belt.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.

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n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.

n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 104)

n Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 56) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

n People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

n Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 104) l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 56 regarding seat belt usage.

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n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.

n Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

they are not

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury. n Wearing a seat belt

l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. l Always wear a seat belt properly. l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

l Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

l Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. l Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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CAUTION

n Seat belt pretensioners

l Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision. If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

n Seat belt damage and wear

l Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door. Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly resulting in death or serious injury.

n Using a seat belt extender

l Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

l The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

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NOTICE

n When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

the

Hold steering wheel and press the lever down. Adjust ideal to position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. Pull the lever up.

the

CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injury.

n After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.

Turns automatic mode ON/ OFF

The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on. The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the engine switch is turned on.

n To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

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CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted.

Power-adjustable type

Select a mirror to adjust.

(L: left or R: right)

Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out using the switch.

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Manually adjustable type

Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out by pushing the mirror surface.

Folding back the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir- rors.

n Mirror operating conditions (vehicles with power-adjustable type only)

The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.

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CAUTION

n When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. l Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

NOTICE

n If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Power windows (if equipped)

The power windows can be opened/closed using the following switches.

Driver’s power window switches

Closing Opening One-touch opening (driver’s window only)*

*:Pressing

the switch

the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.

in

Front and rear passenger’s power window switch

Closing Opening

Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.

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n The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

n Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

CAUTION

n Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Back window (vehicles with sliding type)

The back window can be opened and closed using the lock release lever.

OPEN/CLOSE

Push the lock release lever and slide the back window.

n Closing the back window

Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing it.

CAUTION

n While driving

Keep the back window closed. This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. n Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win- dows are closed.

n Opening the fuel tank cap

Open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

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Closing the fuel tank cap

1-5. Refueling

When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard.

After releasing your hand, the cap will turn slightly to the opposite direction.

n Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

n Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION

n Refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury. l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static

electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.

l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible engine hazard.

n When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

n Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

n To prevent damage to the fuel filler door

Do not apply excessive force.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system (if equipped)

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing.

n System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.

n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

n Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the key

Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.

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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 45) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (→P. 45) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 62) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 54) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 56)

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CAUTION

n While driving

l Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

l Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

n Adjusting the seat position

l Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

l Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and right front passenger from impact with interior components. Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. Curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.

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1-7. Safety information

Airbag system components

Regular Cab models

Access Cab and Double Cab models

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light and

Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags Side airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights SRS warning RSCA OFF indicator light Driver airbag RSCA OFF switch Curtain shield airbag sen- sors (Access Cab and Dou- ble Cab models) Side and curtain shield air- bag sensors Driver’s seat position sen- sor

Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) Airbag sensor assembly Front airbag sensors Front passenger’s position sensor Cab models) Belt tension sensor (Regular Cab models) Passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models)

seat (Regular

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and right front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc. The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. Regular Cab models: The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and right front passenger, and they are not designed to protect an occupant in the front center seating position. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

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n SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air- bag sensor assemblies (Access Cab and Double cab models), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat position sensor (Regular Cab models), front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models), front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, belt tension sensor (Regular Cab models), RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P. 425)

n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

l Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

l A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. l Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

l The front windshield may crack.

n Operating conditions (front airbags)

l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar- rier that does not move or deform. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

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l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air- bag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 97)

n Operating conditions (side airbags)

l The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-

partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.

l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will activate even if there is

no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. (→P. 97)

n Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)

The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll- over.

n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

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

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

l Falling into or jumping over a deep hole l Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situation shown in the illustration.

l The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal. l The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

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n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.

l Collision from the side l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag

(side airbags and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

l Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment

l Collision from the side at an angle

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

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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The SRS curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Pitching end over end

n When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

l The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

l A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

l The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

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l The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.

l The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.

CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. l The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you now sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.