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• Slightly recline the back of the seat.

Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature. If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals and steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

l The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 104)

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n SRS airbag precautions

l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

l Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.

l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger has items resting on their knees.

l Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.

l Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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n SRS airbag precautions

l Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger airbags deploy.

l Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.

l Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

l Regular Cab models: Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or

seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.

l Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

l Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components (→P. 82). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

l Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot. If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation. If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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n Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. l Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails.

Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.

l Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the

occupant compartment. Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan- garoo bar etc.).

l Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system. l Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended

size. (→P. 373, 475) Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.

l Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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Passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models)

The passenger airbag off switch is designed to disable the front pas- senger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of the front pas- senger seat by a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is occupying the front passenger seating position (→P. 94).

AUTO position This position makes the front pas- senger airbag system opera- tional. At this time, the indicator light condition varies depending on the size of the occupant in the front passenger seat. OFF position The front passenger airbag is dis- abled. At this time, the AIR BAG OFF indicator light will come on.

n Operation of the passenger airbag off switch

Turn the key clockwise to the AUTO position. Turn the key counterclock- wise to the OFF position and remove it. If the key is removed at any other position than OFF, the switch will automatically return to the AUTO position.

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n Passenger risk group

TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: • Vehicle has no rear seat; • Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or • The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s phy- sician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • Vehicle has no rear seat: • Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possi- ble, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or • The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physi- cian, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which accord- ing to his or her physician: • Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and • Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the pas- senger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.

For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, please contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371.

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n When the passenger airbag off switch is turned off

l Do not turn the passenger airbag off switch to the OFF position except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is occupy- ing the front passenger seating position.

l The front passenger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the front passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of death or serious injuries.

Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover

ON/OFF (hold for a few sec- onds)

The RSCA OFF indicator turns on (only when the engine switch is in the ON position.) The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the engine switch is turned on.

n The switch only should be used

In a situation where inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off-road driving).

n Operating conditions when the RSCA OFF indicator is on

l The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a

vehicle rollover.

l The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.

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n For normal driving

Make sure the RSCA OFF indicator is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain shield airbag will not activate in the event of an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the right front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.

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SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light AIR BAG ON indicator light AIR BAG OFF indicator light

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system

Regular Cab and Double Cab models

Indicator/warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

lights

AIR BAG ON AIR BAG OFF*6

Not illuminated

AIR BAG OFF

Condition detected by the front passen- ger occupant clas- sification system*1
Adult*2
Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Unoccupied There is a mal- function in the system

l Devices

SRS warning

light

Front passen- ger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

Off

Off

On

Flashing*5

Flashing*5

Off

Off

Condition detected by the front passen- ger occupant clas- sification system*1

Front pas- senger air-

bag

Adult*2
Child*3 or child restraint system*4 Deactivated Unoccupied Deactivated There is a mal- function in the system

Deactivated

Front pas- senger’s seat belt pretensioner

Side air- bag on the front pas- senger seat

Curtain shield air- bag in the front pas- senger side

Activated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

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*1: The right front passenger on the bench seat. (Regular Cab mod-

els)

*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 rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

*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 pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 104)

*5: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *6: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual for

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 104)

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AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indi- cator lights AIR BAG

ON

AIR BAG

OFF

AIR BAG OFF*5
Not

illuminated AIR BAG

OFF

AIR BAG

OFF

SRS

warning

light

Off

Off

Off

On

Front pas- senger’s seat belt reminder

light

Flashing*4

Flashing*4

Off

Off

Access Cab models

Indicator/warning light

Condition detected by the front passen- ger occupant clas- sification system

Passen- ger airbag off switch position

Adult*1

Child*2 or child restraint system*3

Unoccupied

There is a mal- function in the system

AUTO

OFF

AUTO OFF

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

OFF

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l Devices

Condition detected by the front pas- senger occu-

pant

classification

system

Adult*1

Child*2 or child restraint system*3

Unoccupied

Passen- ger air- bag off switch position

AUTO OFF AUTO

OFF

AUTO OFF AUTO

Front passen- ger air-

bag

Activated Deactivated

Side air- bag on the front passen- ger seat

Curtain shield air- bag in the front pas- senger side

Front pas- senger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

OFF

Deactivated

There is a malfunction in the sys- tem *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 rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

Activated

*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 pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 123)

*4: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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*5: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual for

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 104)

CAUTION

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas- sification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Wear the seat belt properly. l Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

l Make sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

l Do not place a heavy load on the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback table).

l Do not apply pressure to the front passenger seat by resting hands or legs

on the seatback.

l Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

l Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. l Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat or a back wall. This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat or back wall, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat or back wall. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

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n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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

l When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 109)

l Do not modify or remove the front seats. l Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

l Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

l Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers

the seat cushion surface.

l Access Cab and Double Cab models: Do not attach a commercial seat-

back table or other heavy item to the back of the front passenger seat.

l Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. l Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of

the child.

l For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 109)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child.

Infant seat (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)

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Convertible seat

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Booster seat

n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 56)

CAUTION

n Child restraint precautions

l For effective protection in automobile 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 accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. l Regular Cab models: Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint

system which conforms to the size of the child.

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n Child restraint precautions

l Access Cab and Double Cab models: Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

l Access Cab models: Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group 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 injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the front passenger seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the OFF position with the key removed and that the indica- tor light is on. (→P. 94)

l Regular Cab and Double Cab models: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation 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 passenger seat.

l Access Cab models: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag off switch in the AUTO posi- tion. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac- ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

l Access Cab models: If you must install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the key removed and that the indicator light is on.

the OFF position with

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n Child restraint precautions

l A forward-facing child restraint system should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumi- nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

l Access Cab models: A forward-facing child 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. (→P. 94)

l Regular Cab models: Do not install a child restraint system on the center seat if it interferes with driving operations such as gear shifting. In this case, install the child restraint system on the right passenger seat.

l Regular Cab models: The driver and passengers sit on a bench seat in this vehicle. Therefore, when installing a child restraint system, the seat must be moved back from the SRS airbag as far as possible while also maintaining the driver’s seating position. Otherwise, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing 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 seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

l 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 and rear pillars 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 air- bags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the force of the rapid inflation could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

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n When the child restraint system is not in use

l Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart- ment. If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using a seat belt or a child restraint lower anchor belt. Attach the top strap when installing a child restraint.

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 56)

Child restraint ages

lower anchor-

Access Cab models Lower anchorages are pro- vided for the front passen- ger seat and rear passenger seats.

left

Buttons displaying the loca- tion of the anchorages are attached to the seats. (if equipped)

Double Cab models Lower anchorages are pro- vided for the outside rear seats.

Buttons displaying the loca- tion of the anchorages are attached to the seats.

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Anchor bracket (for top strap)

Regular Cab models Anchor brackets are pro- vided for all passenger seats. Access Cab models Anchor brackets are pro- vided for the front passen- ger seat and rear passenger seat. Double Cab models Anchor brackets are pro- vided for all rear passenger seats.

left

Installing the child restraint system on the front passenger seat (Access Cab models)

When you install a child restraint system which belongs to a passen- ger risk group on the front passenger seat, do the following proce- dure.

Turn the passenger airbag off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position and remove the key.

The AIR BAG OFF indicator light comes on when the front passen- ger airbag system is off. (→P. 93)

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n Rear-facing child restraint system

If you must install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger 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.

n Forward-facing child restraint system

A forward-facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the front passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag off switch in the AUTO position, because the force of the deploy- ing airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. (→P. 94)

Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)

n Rear-facing (Regular Cab models) — Infant seat/convertible

seat Never install a rear-facing child restraint. Your vehicle is not designed to carry an infant.

n Rear-facing (Access Cab and Double Cab models only) ⎯

Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child seat on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehi- cle.

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Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

then allow

Fully extend the shoulder belt and to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode.

it

Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

While pushing the child seat down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

n Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat

Place the child seat on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

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Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

then allow

Fully extend the shoulder belt and to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode.

it

Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

While pushing the child seat into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended

Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehi- cle.

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n Booster seat

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Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit the seat belt to the booster seat according to the manufac- turer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 56)

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.

Installation with child restraint lower anchors (Access Cab models)

n Installing on the front seat

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

1st lock position 10th lock position

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Vehicles without seatback table (Type A)

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Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

Canada only

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Vehicles without seatback table (Type B)

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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Vehicles with seatback table (Type A)

Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

Vehicles with seatback table (Type B)

Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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n Installing on the rear seat

Type A

1-7. Safety information

Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.

Canada only

Type B

If the child restraint has a top strap, the top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

the buckles onto

Latch anchorages.

the

If the child restraint has a top strap, the top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installation with child restraint lower anchors (Double Cab models)

Type A

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

Canada only

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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Type B

Canada only

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Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages. If the child restraint has a top strap, top strap should be latched onto the anchorages.

the

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Child restraint systems with a top strap (Regular Cab models)

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat

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the seatback

Swing forward slightly (→P. 46) and remove the anchor bracket covers. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box.

Right side passenger seat

the hook onto

Route the top strap through the routing device as shown in the illustration. Make sure the top strap is not twisted. Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. Make sure is securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

the seatback

the

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Center passenger seat

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the hook onto

Route the top strap through the routing device as shown in the illustration. Make sure the top strap is not twisted. Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. is Make sure securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

the seatback

the

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors, and tighten the top strap. Make sure the top strap is securely latched.

Replace the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat

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Child restraint systems with a top strap (Access Cab models)

n Installing on the front seat

Remove the head restraint. Remove the anchor bracket cover. Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box.

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors.

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. is

top strap

Make sure the securely latched.

Replace the head restraint.

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n Installing on the rear seat

1-7. Safety information

Remove the anchor bracket cov- ers.

Store the removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box.

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors.

Route the top strap through the routing device as shown in the illustration. Make sure the top strap is not twisted. Latch the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. Make sure the securely latched.

the hook onto

top strap

is

Child restraint systems with a top strap (Double Cab models)

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat

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Outside passenger seat

Center passenger seat

the

the hook onto

Swing the seatback forward slightly. (→P. 51) Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. Make sure is securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

the seatback

the

the hook onto

Swing the seatback forward slightly. (→P. 51) Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. Make sure is securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

the seatback

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors, and tighten the top strap. Make sure the top strap is securely latched.

Replace the head restraint. Installing position:

Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat

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n Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

CAUTION

n When installing a booster seat

Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode. (→P. 58) l ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-

comfort to the child.

l Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed

or seriously injured.

n When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or an accident.

l Access Cab and Double Cab models: If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right-hand rear seat.

l Access Cab and Double Cab models: Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.

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CAUTION

n When installing a child restraint system

l Only put a forward-facing or booster child seat on the front seat when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward -facing or booster child seat on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

l When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

l Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

l Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it

is secure.

l Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

l After securing the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat.

n Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, 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 a colli- sion.

n To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchorages

When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing. n Starting the engine

→P. 138
n Driving

Automatic transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.

Release the parking brake.

(→P. 141) (→P. 148) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Manual transmission

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to (→P. 144) 1. Release the parking brake. (→P. 148) Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

n Stopping

Automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift (→P. 141) the shift lever to P or N.

Manual transmission

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 144)

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n Parking the vehicle

Automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to P. When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels. Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

(→P. 148) (→P. 141)

Manual transmission

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (→P. 148) Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 144) When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary, block the wheels. Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Starting on a steep uphill

Automatic transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.

Manual transmission

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.

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Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal. Release the parking brake.

n Driving in the rain

l Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the

windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be

especially slippery.

l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

n Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: l For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

l For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in the low gears. • Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 467)

n Normal characteristics after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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CAUTION

n When starting the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

n When driving the vehicle

l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident.

l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

l Vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll back- wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle. If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check that the back window is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

l Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic

transmission) or R (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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CAUTION

n When driving the vehicle

l Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to