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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der. Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips. Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard. Releasing the belt Press the release button.
Release button
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■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Down Up
Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision.
The pretensioner does not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 145)
■When not using the rear outboard seat belts
Pass the outer seat belts and plates through the seat belt hangers to prevent the shoulder belts from being damaged.
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 139) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 81 regarding seat belt usage.
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■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.
■Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
they are not
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at the same time, including children.
●Toyota recommends that children should be seated in the rear seat and
always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
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CAUTION
■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 81) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 81)
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident. (P. 82)
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CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap- propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
■Using a seat belt extender
●Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
NOTICE
■When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Hold the steering wheel and press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.
to secure
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirmation of the rear view in accordance with the driver’s seating posture.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.
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Automatic anti-glare function
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare function mode ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indi- cator illuminates.
Vehicles with smart key system The function will set to ON mode each time the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also turns off.) Vehicles without smart key system The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also turns off.)
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■To prevent sensor error
To ensure correct functioning of the sen- sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result- ing in death or serious injury.
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Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
STEP 1
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left Right
STEP 2
Adjust the mirror.
Up Right Down Left
Folding back the mirrors (power type)
Press the switch to fold the mir- rors.
Press it again to extend them to the original position.
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Folding back the mirrors (manual type)
Push backward to fold the mir- rors.
Blind Spot Mirrors
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The Blind Spot Mirrors increase the view of surrounding area to assist the driver when checking surrounding area before chang- ing lanes.
Blind Spot Mirror field of view Main mirror field of view
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles with smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)
When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is revers- ing in order to give a better view of the ground. To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position (between “L” and “R”).
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (P. 296)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
The mirror adjustment can be entered into memory and recalled automati- cally by the driving position memory. (P. 73)
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CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. ●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment prop-
erly.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.
One-touch closing* Closing One-touch opening* Opening *:To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.
Lock switch
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles without smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
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■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the relevant door. ●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehi- cles with smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system).
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce- dure. STEP 1
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win- dow has closed. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win- dow has opened completely. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.
STEP 2
STEP 3
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Rear window Auto Up/Down) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 519)
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CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. ■ Opening and closing
Open The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise. Move the switch backward again to fully open. Close (push and hold) The moon roof stops once. Push and hold the switch again to fully close.
Tilt up Tilt down (push and hold)
■ Tilt up and down
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles without smart key system The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind noise.
■Sunshade
P. 103
■Open moon roof warning buzzer Vehicles with smart key system The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis- play (TFT type only) when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open. Vehicles without smart key system The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis- play (TFT type only) when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi- tion and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure: STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Stop the vehicle. Open the moon roof halfway. Press and hold the open/close switch in the close position. When the moon roof reaches the full close position, maintain the open/close switch in the close position for more than 2 seconds. It will adjust slightly and then stop. To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure opening, closing, tilting up and down functions work properly.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce- dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
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The sunshade can be opened and closed manually.
Front
Rear
Slide the sunshade.
The front sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened. (P. 100)
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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. ■ Before refueling the vehicle
● Vehicles with smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles without smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 105)
■ Opening the fuel tank cap STEP 1
Pull the lever.
STEP 2
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
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STEP 3
Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap will turn slightly to the opposite direction.
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)
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CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury. ●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
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CAUTION
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck ●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off ●Do not top off the fuel tank
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key sys- tem: The indicator light flashes after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled. Vehicles without smart key system: The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been can- celed.
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object. ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
●For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Vehicles with smart key system FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
Vehicles without smart key system FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTYNOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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●For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. ■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set. ● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than by using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), the wireless remote control door lock function or the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened. ● The battery is reconnected. ● The side windows are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood, and lock all doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system) or the wire- less remote control. The sys- tem will be set automatically after 30 seconds. indicator
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■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm. ● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart
key system) or the wireless remote control.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following. ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
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■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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■Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash or come on to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.
Vehicles without smart key system
■Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the alarm is set) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 519)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
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ITY16C012
These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.
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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
and to
Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (P. 67) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (P. 88) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 78) Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 81)
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CAUTION
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. Knee airbag Can help provide driver protection.
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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 front and rear outboard seat occupants.
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Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbag Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side airbag “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator light Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Curtain shield airbag sensor SRS warning light
Driver airbag Side and curtain shield airbag sensor Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sensor Knee airbag Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Front airbag sensor Airbag sensor assembly
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Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system com- ponents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats and parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi- mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.
●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 133)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre- sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen- dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or vehicle falling
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.
●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag
(side airbags and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment
●Collision from the side at an angle
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.
●Collision from the front* ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover *: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) upon frontal impact.
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■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
●A portion of the doors is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.
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●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.
●The portion of the front, center and rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the curtain shield air- bags inside is scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen- ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals 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.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passen- ger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been con- nected. In this case, the SRS front air- bags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (P. 139)
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, center and rear pil- lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board or steering wheel pad or lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front, center and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.
●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.
●Vehicles without smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys or accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus causing a danger.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components (P. 120). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front, center and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
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■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 airbag may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, center and rear pillars or roof side rail
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD
players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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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 front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for 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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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system ■ Adult*1
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Devices
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
“AIR BAG
ON” Off
Flashing*2
Activated
■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Devices
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
“AIR BAG OFF”*5
Off
Flashing*2
DeactivatedActivated
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■ Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Not illumi-
nated
Off
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Devices
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated*6
or
deactivated
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■ System malfunction
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG
OFF” On Off
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*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. 139)
*5: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for
installing the child restraint system properly. (P. 145)
*6: In the event of a side collision.
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