2014 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

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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. 79 1-5. Refueling 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. 80 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 : If equipped 81 1-6. Theft deterrent system ■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. 82 1-6. Theft deterrent system 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. 83 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) 84 1-7. Safety information 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. 85 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. 86 Airbag system components Vehicles with bench type front seat 1-7. Safety information Vehicles with separated type front seat 87 1-7. Safety information 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. 88 1 1-7. Safety information ■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.). 89 1-7. Safety information ●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 90 1-7. Safety information 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 91 1-7. Safety information ■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 92 1 1-7. Safety information ■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. 93 1-7. Safety information 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. • 94 1-7. Safety information 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) 95 ●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. 1-7. Safety information CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions 96 1 CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions 1-7. Safety information ●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. 97 1-7. Safety information 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. 98 1 1-7. Safety information 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. 99 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 100 1 1-7. Safety information 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 101 1-7. Safety information ■ 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. 102 1-7. Safety information *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. 103 1-7. Safety information 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. 104 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) 105 1-7. Safety information 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) 106 1 1-7. Safety information 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. 107 1-7. Safety information 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. 108 1 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 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. 109 1-7. Safety information ■ 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. 110 1-7. Safety information 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. 111 1-7. Safety information Double Cab models Anchor bracket (for top tether strap) Anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat. 112 1 1-7. Safety information 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 113 1-7. Safety information 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 114 1 1-7. Safety information 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. 115 1-7. Safety information 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. 116 1-7. Safety information 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. 117 1-7. Safety information 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) 118 ■ Booster seat 1-7. Safety information 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. 119 1-7. Safety information 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 120 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 1 1-7. Safety information 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 121 1-7. Safety information ■ Separated type seat Remove the head restraint. the seatback Swing forward slightly (P. 47) and remove the anchor bracket cover. Store the removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box. 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 anchor, and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. 122 1-7. Safety information Replace the head restraint. Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Access Cab models) 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. the Latch anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. the hook onto 123 1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Double Cab models) Remove the head restraint. Installing position: Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat 124 the the hook onto Swing the seatback forward slightly. (P. 53) Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. Make sure is securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback. the seatback the the hook onto Swing the seatback forward slightly. (P. 53) 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 1-7. Safety information 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 ■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. 125 1-7. Safety information CAUTION ■When installing a booster seat Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode. (P. 63) 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. ●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). 126 1 1-7. Safety information CAUTION ■When installing a child restraint system ●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. 127 1-7. Safety information 128 When driving 2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............ 130 Engine (ignition) switch.... 141 Automatic transmission.... 144 Manual transmission........ 148 Turn signal lever .............. 151 Parking brake................... 152 Horn ................................. 154 2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 155 Indicators and warning lights .............................. 158 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch............... 162 Fog light switch ................ 165 Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 166 2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control................... 172 Rear view monitor system ........................... 176 Four-wheel drive system ........................... 187 Active traction control system ........................... 191 AUTO LSD system........... 193 Rear differential lock system ........................... 195 Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 198 Clutch start cancel switch............................. 200 Driving assist systems ..... 201 2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner) .................... 207 Cargo and luggage .......... 212 Vehicle load limits ............ 217 Winter driving tips ............ 219 Trailer towing ................... 223 Dinghy towing .................. 244 129 2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing. ■ Starting the engine P. 141 ■ Driving Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 144) Release the parking brake. (P. 152) 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. 148) Release the parking brake. (P. 152) 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. 144) 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. 148) 130 2 2-1. Driving procedures ■ 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 to the LOCK position to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. (P. 152) (P. 144) Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal. (P. 152) Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 148) When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary, block the wheels. Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position 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. 131 2-1. Driving procedures Manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. 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. ■Engine speed while driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission) In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration. ●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●When the accelerator pedal is released ■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.

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