To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.
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—Fastening front center seat belt and rear center seat belt (standard and access cab models only)
Lengthen
CAUTION
Too high
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
Tab
Buckle
Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.
Adjust to a snug fit
Keep as low on hips as possible
Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit.
CAUTION
Both high−positioned and loose−fit- ting lap belts could cause serious in- juries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unin- tended result. Keep the lap belt posi- tioned as low on hips as possible.
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—Stowing the rear seat belt and buckles (access cab models)
—Stowing the rear seat belt buckles (double cab models)
To release the belt, press the buckle−re- lease button.
The rear seat belt and buckles can be stowed when not in use. Seat belt and buckles must be stowed before you swing up the bottom cushion. (See “Swing−up rear seats” in this Sec- tion.)
rear seat belt buckles can be
The stowed when not in use. Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “Tumbling rear seats” in this Section.)
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—Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- curely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering in- formation is available at your Toyota deal- er.
CAUTION
the
When using the seat belt extender, following precautions. observe Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. D Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.
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D Be sure to wear the seat belt with- out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.
If
installing a child
D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint 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 serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. 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 extend- er itself. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.
in use, remove the extender
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend- er are not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
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—Seat belt pretensioners
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat. The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.
The seat belt pretensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the il- lustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 4. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.
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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of non−toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless. Once been activated, remain locked.
the seat belt pretensioners have the seat belt retractors
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may prevent the seat belt pre- tensioners from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- pair and modification.
NOTICE
consulting
Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
z Repairs on or near the front seat
belt pretensioner assemblies
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole
This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1−6.)
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on or flashes.
D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
D If any seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.
D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.
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SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag (standard and access cab models)
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate. D Either seat belt pretensioner assembly scratched,
or cracked, or otherwise damaged.
surrounding area
is
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and right front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. Vehicles with bench type front seats—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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In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the ve- hicle interior. is activated The even with no passenger in the front seat. Always wear your seat belt properly. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and right front pas- senger when the SRS airbags are inflated.
front passenger airbag
CAUTION
D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. The driver and front passenger can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for- ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear- ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For in- structions and precautions concern- ing the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this Section.
in
restraint
D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child Toyota strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this Section.
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CAUTION
D Make sure that the indicator light is
off.
D Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on−off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc- cupying the right front passenger seating position.
D When the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is turned off, the pas- senger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the pas- senger airbag can reduce the occu- pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries.
Indicator light
airbag
system
passenger
The is equipped with a manual on−off switch and indicator light. Turning the passen- ger airbag manual on−off switch clock- wise to the “ON” position makes the passenger airbag system operational. Turning the passenger airbag manual on−off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position disables the passenger airbag system. The indicator light on the passenger airbag manual on−off switch will come on when the passen- ger airbag system has been disabled. See switch” in this Section for detail.
“Passenger airbag manual on−off
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TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP
Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: D Vehicle has no rear seat; D Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear−facing infant seat;
or
D The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: D Vehicle has no rear seat: D Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or
D The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician: D Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and D Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.
For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, please contact NHTSA at 1−800−424−9393 or Transport Canada at 1−800−333−0371.
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The SRS airbags are designed to deploy in severe frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the designed threshold level. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. However, 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 in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- old level, the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners may not activate togeth- er. Always wear your seat belts properly.
(e.g. a collision
is possible
that
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Collision from the rear
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover
Landing hard or vehicle falling
The SRS airbags are generally not de- signed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved 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 sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS airbags may oc- cur.
The SRS airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for right front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
4. Passenger airbag manual on−off switch 5. Airbag sensor assembly 6. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
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The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the infla- tors very quickly the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no ob- struction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately.
injuries, especially
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.
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the occupant
CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
D The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.
D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.
For instructions and precautions con- the seating position, see cerning “—Front seat precautions” this Section.
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CAUTION
A member of a passenger risk group should never sit or be occupied in the front outside passenger seat with airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger air- bag” in this Section.)
is
in use, since
D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.
D Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.
D Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger seat, front passenger airbag since could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.
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force. Otherwise,
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D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this Section.
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D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.
the
D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the sys- tem, which could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on or flashes.
D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1−6.)
light system monitors
NOTICE
consulting
Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag
steering
column,
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SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag (double cab models)
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS airbags are inflated.
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the pri- mary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the ve- hicle interior. The is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Always wear your seat belt properly.
front passenger airbag
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
front
D The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
passenger
airbag
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
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restraint
D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child Toyota strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this Section.
that all
system.
CAUTION
D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. The driver and front passenger can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for- ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear- ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For in- structions and precautions concern- ing the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this Section.
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(usually
The SRS airbags are designed to deploy in severe frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the designed threshold level. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. However, 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 in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- old level, the SRS airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate togeth- er. Always wear your seat belts properly.
(e.g. a collision
is possible
that
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Collision from the rear
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover
Landing hard or vehicle falling
The SRS airbags are generally not de- signed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved 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 sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS airbags may oc- cur.
The SRS airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
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The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the infla- tors very quickly the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no ob- struction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately.
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injuries, especially
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.
touch! The airbags
the occupant
CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
D The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.
D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.
For instructions and precautions con- the seating position, see cerning “—Front seat precautions” this Section.
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D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this Section.
D Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.
D Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger seat, front passenger airbag since could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.
the inflate with
force. Otherwise,
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in use, since
D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.
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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the sys- tem, which could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.
restrict
D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.
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NOTICE
consulting
front airbag system
Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can in- terfere with proper operation of the SRS in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag
steering
column,
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on or flashes.
D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
front
D The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
passenger
airbag
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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1−6.)
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Passenger airbag manual on−off switch (standard cab and access cab models only)
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
Indicator light
This on−off switch is designed to dis- able the passenger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is occupying the right front passenger seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front pas- senger airbag” in this Section.) Operate on−off switch as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it. To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key clockwise to the “ON” position. To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the key counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. The passenger airbag system is off.
light comes on when the
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CAUTION
D Make sure that the indicator light is
off.
D Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on−off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (page 71) is occupying the right front pas- senger seating position.
D When the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is turned off, the pas- senger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the pas- senger airbag can reduce the occu- pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries.
For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” in this Section.
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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” in this Section for details.
CAUTION
D For effective protection in automo- bile 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 acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
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Standard and access cab models— D STANDARD CAB MODELS—
Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child. ACCESS CAB MODELS— Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
D Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” in this Sec- tion.)
If
installing a child
D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint 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 serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
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D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.
Double cab models— D Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if a rear−facing child restraint system front passenger seat.
installed on
the
is
the
D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the front pas- inflate with senger airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
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If
installing a child
D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint 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 serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.
D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.
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the manufacturer’s
—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully con- sult instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat if your vehicle is equipped with rear seats. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.
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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” in this Section.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
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—Installation with 2−point type seat belt
CAUTION
Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in case of an accident.
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only. With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or interferes with your driving, install it at another posi- tion.
the child restraint system
(C) Booster seat
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CAUTION
If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.
CAUTION
Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child if the rear−facing child system is installed on the front passenger seat.
When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on−off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” in this Section.) The indicator system is off.
light comes on when the
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1. Run
the
lap belt
the center
infant seat
through or around the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
following
CAUTION
the
lock mechanism of
D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupants, may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.
D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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2. While pressing the infant seat
firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely.
CAUTION
3. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle release button.
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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CAUTION
Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in case of an accident.
CAUTION
Rear−facing child restraint system: Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child if the rear−facing child system is installed on the front passenger seat.
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for
follow
installing,
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat must be used in for-
ward−facing or rear−facing position de-
pending on the age and size of the
child. When
the
manufacturer’s instruction about the ap-
plicable age and size of the child as
well as directions
the
child restraint system.
With the child restraint system installed,
check that your driving position is satis-
factory and that the child restraint system
does not interfere with your driving.
If your driving position is not satisfactory,
or
interferes
with your driving, install it at another posi-
tion.
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the child restraint system
installing
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CAUTION
CAUTION
If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.
Forward−facing child restraint system: A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should never be installed on the front passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position.
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When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on−off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag” in this Section.) The indicator system is off.
light comes on when the
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1. Run
lap belt
the center
through or following around its by the instructions tab into manufacturer and the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
the convertible seat provided insert the
CAUTION
the
lock mechanism of
D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupants, may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.
D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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2. While pressing
the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.
CAUTION
3. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle release button.
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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—Installation with 3−point type seat belt (standard and access cab models)
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only.
CAUTION
Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child if the rear−facing child system is installed on the front passenger seat.
When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on−off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger air- bag” in this Section.) The indicator system is off.
light comes on when the
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CAUTION
If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.
CAUTION
the
lock mechanism of
D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupants, may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.
D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.
the
To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
3. While pressing the infant seat
firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.
freely again and be ready
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward−facing or rear−facing position de- pending on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufactur- er’s the applicable child’s age and size as well as direc- tions for installing the child restraint system.
instruction about
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CAUTION
If you must install a rear−facing child restraint system on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.
When you install a rear−facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on−off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and front passenger air- bag” in this Section.) The indicator system is off.
light comes on when the
CAUTION
Rear−facing child restraint system: Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child if the rear−facing child system is installed on the front passenger seat.
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CAUTION
Forward−facing child restraint system: A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the right front passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position, because the the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating posi- tion. (For details, see “SRS driver air- bag and front passenger airbag” in this Section.)
force of
CAUTION
the
lock mechanism of
D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupants, may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
provided insert the
by tab
D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in