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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. 97).

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.

■ Operation of the passenger airbag off switch

Turn the key clockwise to the AUTO position. the key counterclock- Turn 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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■ 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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CAUTION

■When the passenger airbag off switch is turned off

●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.

●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.

■The switch only should be used

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

■Operating conditions when the RSCA OFF indicator is on

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

vehicle rollover.

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

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CAUTION

■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.

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

● 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. 107)

*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. 112)

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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

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

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SRS

warning

light

Front pas- senger’s seat belt reminder

light

Off

Off

Off

On

Flashing*4

Flashing*4

Off

Off

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● 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

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

Front passen- ger air-

bag

Activated Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

AUTO OFF AUTO

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. 128)

*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. 112)

CAUTION

■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. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●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.

●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.

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

seatback table).

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

on the seatback.

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

press on the seatback with their legs.

●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. ●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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CAUTION

■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.

●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. 112)

●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●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.

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

front seatbacks.

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

the seat cushion surface.

●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.

●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. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 112)

Types of child restraints

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

Rear facing — Infant seat/convertible seat (Access Cab and Dou- ble Cab models only)

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Forward facing — Convertible seat

Booster seat

■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

●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. 58)

CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●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.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●Regular Cab models: Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint

system which conforms to the size of the child.

●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.

●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. 97)

●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.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●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.

●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

●Double Cab models: A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

●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. 97)

●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.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●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.

●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 a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

●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.

●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, sudden swerve or an accident.

■Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■When the child restraint system is not in use

●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, sudden swerve or an 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 the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system. ■ Using the LATCH anchors

Access Cab models

Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are pro- vided for the front passen- ger seat and rear passenger seats.

left

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

Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are pro- vided for the outside rear seats.

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

Double Cab models

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■ Using the seat belts

■ Using the top tether strap

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Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 58)

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are pro- vided for all passenger seats.

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Access Cab models

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are pro- vided for the front passen- ger seat and rear passenger seat.

left

Double Cab models

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are pro- vided for all rear passenger seats.

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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. 96)

CAUTION

■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.

■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. 97)

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Installation with LATCH system (Access Cab models)

■ 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

Vehicles without seatback table (Type A)

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

anchors

Canada only

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

Vehicles with seatback table (Type A)

anchors

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

Canada only

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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Vehicles with seatback table (Type B)

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

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

anchors

Latch the hooks of the the lower straps onto LATCH and tighten the lower straps. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto top the tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

■ Installing on the rear seat

Type A

Canada only

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Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installation with LATCH system (Double Cab models)

Type A

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

anchors

Canada only

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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

For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 125, 127, 128)

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■ Booster seat

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

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. 58)

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

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

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

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat

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 tether strap through the routing device as shown in the illustration. Make sure the top tether 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

the hook onto

Route the top tether strap through the routing device as shown in the illustration. Make sure the top tether 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

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors, and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether 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 tether strap (Access Cab models)

■ 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 tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

Replace the head restraint.

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■ Installing on the rear seat

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

the hook onto

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

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat

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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

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

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

Replace the head restraint. Installing position:

Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat

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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms 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

■When installing a booster seat

Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode. (→P. 60) ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis- comfort to the child.

■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, sudden swerving or an accident.

●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.

●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

■When installing a child restraint system

●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).

●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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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

twisted.

●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be

sure it is secure.

●After securing the child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

■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 sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors 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, sudden swerve or accident.

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

→P. 144
■ Driving

Automatic transmission

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

Release the parking brake.

(→P. 147) (→P. 154) 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 1. (→P. 150) (→P. 154) Release the parking brake. Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■ 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. 147) 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. 150)

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■ 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. 154) (→P. 147)

Manual transmission

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal. (→P. 154) Set the parking brake. (→P. 150) Shift the shift lever to N. 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.

■Driving in the rain

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

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

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

especially slippery.

●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.

■Breaking in your new Toyota

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

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●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.

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 475)

CAUTION

■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.

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CAUTION

■When driving the vehicle

●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.

●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.

●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.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P

while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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CAUTION

●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back- ward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: (→P. 431)

●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 149, 151)

●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.

●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious injury.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod- ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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CAUTION

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up- shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

■When shifting the shift lever

Vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.

●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●Vehicles with an automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

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CAUTION

●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following. • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi- cle’s electrical components.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic trans-

mission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

■Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz- ard. ●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

●Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped or parked situa- tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win- dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■When braking the vehicle

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

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CAUTION

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer. Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

Vehicles with a manual transmission

●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-

ing forward. Doing so may damage the clutch.

●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.

Doing so may damage the clutch. Vehicles with an automatic transmission

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals

together to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■When parking the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler- ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a

long time. Doing so may damage the power steering pump.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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NOTICE

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving (brake pad wear

limit indicators) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed. ●It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.

■If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.