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gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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

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

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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags

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

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

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Airbag system components

Regular Cab models

Double Cab and CrewMax models

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light and

Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) SRS warning RSCA OFF indicator light RSCA OFF switch Driver’s seat position sen- sor Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Passenger airbag off switch (Regular Cab models)

Side airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Curtain shield airbags Front passenger airbag Side and curtain shield air- bag sensors Front airbag sensors Airbag sensor assembly Curtain shield airbag sen- sors (Double Cab and CrewMax models) Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and right front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc. The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. Front bench type 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. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

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n 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, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, passenger airbag off switch (Regular Cab models), front seat belt preten- sioner assemblies, RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (→P. 546)

n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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

(inflating) SRS airbag.

l A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. l 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.

l The front windshield may crack.

n Operating conditions (front airbags)

l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar- rier 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.). It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air- bag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 131)

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n Operating conditions (side airbags)

l The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-

partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.

l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the side air- bag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 131)

n 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.

n 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.

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

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

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

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

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n 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.

l Collision from the side l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

n 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.

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

l 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.

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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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.

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

n When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

l 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.

l 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.

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

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n SRS airbag precautions

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

l 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.

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

pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat.

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

bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

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n SRS airbag precautions

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

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

l The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 138)

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l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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

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

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

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

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n SRS airbag precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

bag components (→P. 116). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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

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

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n Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

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

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

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

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

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

size. (→P. 615) Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.

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

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Passenger airbag off switch (Regular Cab models)

The passenger airbag off switch is designed to disable the front pas- senger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of the right pas- senger seat by a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (→P. 128).

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

n Operation of the passenger airbag off switch

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

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n Passenger risk group

TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

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

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

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n When the passenger airbag off switch is turned off

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

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

Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover

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

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

n The switch only should be used

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

n Operating conditions when the RSCA OFF indicator is on

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

vehicle rollover.

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

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n For normal driving

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

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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system

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

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

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system

Regular Cab models

Indicator/warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG

OFF

indicator

lights

SRS

warning

light

Front

passenger’s

seat belt reminder

light

AIR BAG

ON

AIR BAG

OFF

AIR BAG OFF*6
Not

illuminated AIR BAG

OFF

AIR BAG

OFF

Off

Off

Off

On

Flashing*5

Flashing*5

Off

Off

Passenger airbag off

switch position

AUTO

OFF

AUTO OFF

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

OFF

Condition detected

by the front passenger occupant

classification system*1

Adult*2

Child*3 or child restraint system*4

Unoccupied

There is a mal- function in the system

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Front passen- ger air-

bag

Side air- bag on the pas- senger seat

Curtain shield air- bag in the passen- ger side

Front pas- senger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

l Devices

Condition detected by the front pas- senger occu-

pant

classification system*1

Adult*2

Child*3 or child restraint system*4

Unoccupied

Passen- ger air- bag off switch position

AUTO OFF AUTO

OFF

AUTO OFF AUTO

OFF

Deactivated

There is a malfunction in the sys- tem *1: The right passenger on the bench type seat. *2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the passenger seat, the system may recog- nize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

Activated

*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 138)

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

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 138) Double Cab and CrewMax models

Indicator/warning light

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

lights

AIR BAG ON AIR BAG OFF*6

Not illuminated

AIR BAG OFF

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

SRS warning

light

Front passen- ger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

Off

Off

On

Flashing*5

Flashing*5

Off

Off

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

Front pas- senger air-

bag

Side air- bag on the front pas- senger seat

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

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Front pas- senger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

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

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*1: The right front passenger on the bench type seat. *2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.

*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 138)

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 138)

CAUTION

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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

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

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

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n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

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

seatback pocket).

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

legs on the seatback.

l Double Cab and CrewMax models: Do not put weight on the front passen- ger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seat- back from the rear passenger seat.

l Double Cab and CrewMax models: Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

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

l When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 144)

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

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n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

l Double Cab and CrewMax models: Child restraint systems installed on the

rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

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

the seat cushion surface.

l Do not attach a commercial seatback table or other heavy item to the back

of the front passenger seat.

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

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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems

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

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. l Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

l For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 144)

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

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n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. 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. 75)

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n Child restraint precautions

l For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. l Regular Cab models: Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint

system which conforms to the size of the child.

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

l Regular Cab models: Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the AUTO position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right passenger seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the OFF position with the key removed and that the indica- tor light is on. (→P. 127)

l Double Cab and CrewMax models: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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n Child restraint precautions

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

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

the OFF position with

l Regular Cab models (Bench type seat): Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the center seat even if the passenger airbag off switch is in the OFF position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the driver airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

l Double Cab and CrewMax models: A forward-facing child restraint system may be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the 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.

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n Child restraint precautions

l Regular Cab models: A forward-facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the right passenger seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the AUTO position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. (→P. 128)

l Regular Cab models (Bench type seat): Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the center seat if it interferes with driving operations such as changing the shift lever position. In this case, install the child restraint sys- tem on the right passenger seat.

l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

l Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side air- bags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the force of the rapid inflation could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

n Child restraint lock function belt precaution

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

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n When the child restraint system is not in use

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

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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 Tether for Chil- dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

Regular Cab models LATCH anchors are pro- vided for the right passen- ger seat.

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

Double Cab models LATCH anchors are pro- vided for the outside rear seats.

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

CrewMax models LATCH anchors are pro- vided for the outside rear seats.

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

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Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 79)

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Regular Cab models Anchor brackets are pro- vided for all passenger seats.

Separated type seat Bench type seat

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

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

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Installing the child restraint system on the right passenger seat (Regular Cab models)

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

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

The AIR BAG OFF indicator light comes on when the front passen- ger airbag system is off. (→P. 127)

CAUTION

n Rear-facing child restraint system

If you must install a rear-facing child restraint system on the right passenger seat, make sure that the passenger airbag off switch is in the OFF position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on.

n Forward-facing child restraint system

A forward-facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the right passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag off switch in the AUTO position, because the force of the deploy- ing airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. (→P. 128)

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Installation with LATCH system (Regular Cab models)

n Installing on the right passenger seat (vehicles without seat-

back table)

Type A

Canada only

Fold the seatback while pulling the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the 1st lock posi- tion (most upright position). Adjust the seatback to the 13th lock position. (→P. 61)

1st lock position 13th lock position

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. (→P. 156)

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

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Type B

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. (→P. 156)

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

Canada only

n Installing on the right passenger seat (vehicles with seatback

table)

Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seat- back to the 13th lock position. (→P. 61)

1st lock position 13th lock position

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Type B

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anchors

Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly. 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. (→P. 156)

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

Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly. Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto top tether anchor. (→P. 156)

the

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

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Installation with LATCH system (Double Cab models)

Type A

anchors

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. (→P. 158)

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

Canada only

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Canada only

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Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto top the tether strap anchor. (→P. 158)

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

Installation with LATCH system (CrewMax models)

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 162) Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position (most upright position) until it locks into place. Adjust the seat- back to the 8th lock position. (→P. 63)

1st lock position 8th lock position

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Type A

Canada only

Type B

Canada only

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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.

anchors

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

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors.

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

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

n Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

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

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.

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

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

n Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat

CrewMax models: If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 162)

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

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

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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. Regular Cab and Double Cab models: If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 156, 158)

n Booster seat

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

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

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 75)

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

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

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

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat (Bench type seat)

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the anchor bracket

Remove cover. Installing position:

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

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

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

Right side passenger seat

Center passenger seat (bench type seat)

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

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

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Replace the head restraint. Installing position:

Right side passenger seat Center passenger seat (Bench type seat)

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

n Right rear seat or center rear seat

Raise the head restraints of right and center seats.

Pull up the straps of right and center seats.

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Right rear seat

top

the

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

Make sure the top tether strap is not twisted. Routing device

Center rear seat

top

the

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

Right rear seat

Make sure the top tether strap is not twisted. Routing device

Latch the hook onto the inner anchor strap ring and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. Inner anchor strap ring

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Center rear seat

Latch the hook onto the inner anchor strap ring and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. Inner anchor strap ring

Lower the head restraints of right and center seats.

n Left rear seat

Raise the head restraints of cen- ter and left seats.

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Pull up the straps of center and left seats.

top

the

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

Make sure the top tether strap is not twisted. Routing device

Latch the hook onto the inner anchor strap ring and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. Inner anchor strap ring

Lower the head restraints of cen- ter and left seats.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (CrewMax models)

Remove the head restraint. Installing position:

Outside passenger seat Center passenger seat

Outside passenger seat

the hook onto

the anchor bracket

Swing the seatback forward slightly. (→P. 63) Open cover. Latch anchor bracket. Return the seatback to its orig- inal position. Make sure is securely locked by pushing for- ward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

the seatback

the

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Center passenger seat

the hook onto

the anchor bracket

Swing the seatback forward slightly. (→P. 63) Open cover. 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 LATCH anchors (→P. 151) or a seat belt (→P. 154), 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

n Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages