2014 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

■Seat belt pretensioners

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

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (P. 62)

■Seat belt damage and wear

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

jammed in the door.

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

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION

■Seat belt damage and wear

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

■Using a seat belt extender

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

the extender.

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

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

NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

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

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

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

Hold the steering wheel and press the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.

to secure

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

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

■After adjusting the steering wheel

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

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

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

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

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

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

Turns automatic mode on/off

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

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

Turns automatic mode on/off

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

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

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Inside rear view mirror display (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

The inside rear view mirror displays the following information. ■ Compass

P. 389

■ Garage door opener

P. 381

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

mirror)

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

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

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

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

Mirror angle can be adjusted.

Power-adjustable type

Select a mirror to adjust. (L: left or R: right) Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out using the switch.

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Manually adjustable type

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

Folding back the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir- rors.

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

The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.

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CAUTION

■When driving the vehicle

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

adjusted before driving.

NOTICE

■If ice should jam the mirror

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

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Power windows

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

Driver’s power window switches

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

*: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the oppo- site direction.

Front and rear passenger’s power window switch

Closing Opening

Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.

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

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■The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

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

CAUTION

■Closing the windows

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

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

●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

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

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

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

Open/close

Push the lock release lever and slide the back window.

■Closing the back window

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

CAUTION

■While driving

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

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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap

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

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

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

Open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

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Closing the fuel tank cap

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

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

■Fuel types

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

■Fuel tank capacity

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

CAUTION

■Refueling the vehicle

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

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

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

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

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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CAUTION

■Refueling the vehicle

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

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

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

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

■When replacing the fuel tank cap

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

NOTICE

■Refueling

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

■To prevent damage to the fuel filler door

Do not apply excessive force.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system

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

The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been can- celed.

■System maintenance

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

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●If the key is in contact with a metallic object ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

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

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For vehicles sold in New Caledonia

“Hereby, Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., declares that this RI-21BTY is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.”

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (P. 47) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily the extent depressed required. (P. 47) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (P. 67) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 56) Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 61)

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CAUTION

■While driving

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

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

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

●Do not place anything under the front seats.

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

■Adjusting the seat position

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

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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

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

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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags

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

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

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Airbag system components

Vehicles with bench type front seat

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Vehicles with separated type front seat

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Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags Side airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights SRS warning light and RSCA OFF indicator light (4WD models only) Driver airbag RSCA OFF switch (4WD models only) Curtain shield airbag sen- sors (Access Cab and Dou- ble Cab models) Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters

Side and curtain shield air- bag sensors Driver’s seat position sen- sor Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Airbag sensor assembly Front airbag sensors Front passenger’s position sensor Belt tension sensor

seat

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants. Bench type front seat: The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and right front passenger, and they are not designed to protect an occupant in the front center seating position.

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■SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air- bag sensor assemblies (Access Cab and Double cab models), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat position sensor (Bench type seat), front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, belt tension sensor (Bench type seat), RSCA OFF indicator light (4WD models only), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 485)

■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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

(inflating) SRS airbag.

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

●The front windshield may crack.

■Operating conditions (front airbags)

●The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi- mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

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●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt

pretensioners will activate.

●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 100)

■Operating conditions (side airbags and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicu- lar to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12-18 mph [20-30
km/h]).

■Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)

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

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

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

●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

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

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

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

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

●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag

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

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

●Collision from the side at an angle

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

●Collision from the front ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

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

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

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■When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

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

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

pedals comfortably.

• 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

■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 front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passen- ger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been con- nected. In this case, the SRS front air- bags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

●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. 105)

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●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

●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.

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

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

●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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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

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■SRS airbag precautions

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●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.

●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.

●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.

●Bench type front seat: Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or

seat cover, that covers the seat cushion surface.

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

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

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

bag components (P. 87). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

●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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CAUTION

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

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

occupant compartment.

●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,

winches or roof luggage carrier.

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

size. (P. 542)

●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD

players.

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

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Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover (4WD models only)

On/off (hold for a few seconds)

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. ●The pretensioner will active in a severe frontal collision.

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 OFF indicator light AIR BAG ON indicator light

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system ■ Adult*1

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

AIR BAG ON

Off

Flashing*2

Activated

■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4

Indicator/

warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

AIR BAG OFF*5
Off

Flashing*2

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Devices

Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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■ Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

Not illumi-

nated

Off

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Devices

Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated

■ There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

AIR BAG

OFF On

Off

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Devices

Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

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

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*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. 105)

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 109)

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 SRS airbags for the passenger 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.

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CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

●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.

●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. 109)

●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. 109)

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. 61)

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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. ●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.

●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.

●Access Cab and Double Cab models: A forward-facing child restraint sys- tem may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoid- able. 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 considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

●Bench type front seat: 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.

●Bench type front seat: 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.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●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.

■When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfas- tened, 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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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 each rear seat.

Double Cab models

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.

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■ Using the seat belts

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (P. 61)

■ Using the top tether strap

Regular Cab models with bench type seat

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor bracket is provided for each passenger seat.

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Regular Cab models with separated type seat

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor bracket is provided for passenger seat.

Access Cab models

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.

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Double Cab models

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.

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Installation with LATCH system (Access Cab models)

Type A

anchors

Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the 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.

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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Type B

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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Type B

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)  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 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. 120, 123, 124)

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■ Booster seat

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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. 61)

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)

■ Bench type seat

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat

the seatback

Swing forward slightly (P. 48) 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

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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

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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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■ Separated type seat

Remove the head restraint.