●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path
and let them know that the seat is about to move.
■After returning the seatback to the upright position
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear- ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent the seat lock mechanism malfunction
Do not use the seatback angle adjustment lever and seatback lock release lever at the same time. If they are used together, the seat lock mechanism may be damaged.
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The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown.
Stow the seat belts.
Center
→P. 55
Outside
Use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts from being tangled.
Remove the outside head restraints. (→P. 51)
Vehicles with a split rear seats
Lower head restraint to the lowest position.
center
the
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Pull the seatback lock release knob and fold the seatback down.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
Vehicles with a non-split rear seat
Lower head restraint to the lowest position.
center
the
seatback
lock Pull both release knobs at the same time and fold the seatback down.
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CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission).
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●For vehicles with a split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear cen- ter seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
●Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks. ●If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Depending on the position of the front seat, it may interfere when trying to fold down the rear seatbacks. If this happens, adjust the position of the front seat.
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CAUTION
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it back and forth. If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible on the seatback lock release knob. Make sure that the red marking is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Up Pull the head restraint up. Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.
Lock release button
■Removing the head restraints
Front and rear center head restraints
Lock release button
Rear outside head restraints
Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.
Pull the lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where restraints can be removed.
the head
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Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.
Lock release button
■Installing the head restraints
Front and rear center head restraints
Align the head restraint with installation holes and push it down to the lock posi- tion. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Pull the lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where restraints can be installed.
the head
Align the head restraint with installation holes and push it down to the lock posi- tion. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Lock release button
Rear outside head restraints
Lock release button
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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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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
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.
Release button
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Rear center seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is securely latched ready for use of the center seat belt.
Matches the tab with hooked end (tab “A”) Matches the tab with concave end (tab “B”)
■ Release method
The rear center seat belt can be completely released only when necessary such as when folding down the rear seat.
To release the tab “B”, press the release button. To release the tab “A”, insert the key or tab “B” into the hole on the buckle. Retract the belt slowly when releasing and stowing the seat belt.
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Stow the seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof as shown.
■ Extracting the belt
Remove the tabs from the cover.
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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.
■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 so that 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. 102)
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■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 54) 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 a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 54)
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 98) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 54 regarding seat belt usage.
■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
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure 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 once, including children.
●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. 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.
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■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.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■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 plate 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’s no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When using the rear center seat belt
●Do not use the rear center seat belt
with either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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 an accident.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
NOTICE
■When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel.
After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.
to secure
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions:
Normal position Anti-glare position
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted. Vehicles with a manually adjustable type
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out by pushing the mirror surface.
Vehicles with a power-adjustable type
To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.
Left Right
To adjust the mirror, press the switch.
Up Right Down Left
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Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when (vehicles with a power-adjustable
type) The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with an outside rear view
mirror defoggers) Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 199)
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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■When a mirror is moving (vehicles with a power-adjustable type)
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 (vehicles with an outside rear
view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Power windows∗
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing Opening One-touch opening (driver’s window only)*
*: Pushing
the switch
the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.
in
Window lock switch
Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches. Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
∗: If equipped
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CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.
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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win- dows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler door.
Closing the fuel tank cap
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.
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1-5. Refueling
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.1 gal. (42 L, 9.2 Imp.gal.)
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●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
body 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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1-5. Refueling
CAUTION
■When refueling
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.
■When replacing the fuel 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 emission control system 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 a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been can- celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
U.S.A. FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY FCC ID: MOZRI-33BTY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■Certifications for the immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced 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 using a key or wireless remote control. (The doors will lock again automatically.) ● The hood is opened. ● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automati- cally after 30 seconds.
indicator
The light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm: ● Unlock the doors. ● Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
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■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 are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected Be sure to cancel the alarm system. If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
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■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
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 (except Canada)
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. (→P. 43) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily the extent depressed required. (→P. 43) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. (→P. 43) Adjust the tilt positions of the steering wheel down- ward so the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 62) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 51) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 54)
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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, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. SRS driver knee airbag Can help provide driver protection.
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SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats.
Other SRS airbags
SRS seat cushion airbags Can help restrain the driver and front passenger.
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SRS airbag system components
Curtain shield airbags Side impact sensors (front) Side airbags Side impact sensors (rear) SRS warning light Driver airbag Passenger seat cushion airbag Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Seat belt pretensioners Side impact sensors (front door)
Driver seat cushion airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver knee airbag Front impact sensors Airbag sensor assembly Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Front passenger airbag “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
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1-7. Safety information
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic 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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
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1-7. Safety information
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags/SRS seat cush-
ion airbags) ●The SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre- sponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle and 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, SRS seat cushion airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
●The SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbag for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbag for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
●The SRS seat cushion airbags on the front seats will not operate if the
occupant is not wearing a seat belt.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags) 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 corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle collid- ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orien- tation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision The SRS front airbags and seat cushion 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 falling
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags/SRS seat cushion airbags) The SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbags do not generally 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 sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbags 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 airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision 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 and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehi- cle 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
■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags to inflate.
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●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 and cur- tain 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.
●The
front seat cushion surface
is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.
●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags is inside scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you 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 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, simply 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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■SRS airbag precautions
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●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 safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 98)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
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●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 allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and driver knee airbags deploy.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield glass, side door glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.
●Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys and accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS driver knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus causing a danger.
●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver knee airbag will
deploy, be sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side air- bags and seat cushion airbags from activating correctly, disable the sys- tem or cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components. 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.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have 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.
●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 SRS front airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags. ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kan-
garoo bar etc.).
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system. ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and 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 OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■ Adult*1
Indicator/ warning light
Devices
“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
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
“AIR BAG
ON”
Off
Off*2
or
flashing*3
Activated
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated*2
or
deactivated*3
Activated
■ Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/ warning light
Devices
“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
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger
side
“AIR BAG
OFF”*6
Off
Off*2
or
flashing*3
Deactivated
Activated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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■ Unoccupied
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”
Off
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger
side
Activated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger
side
Activated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
*1:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.
*2:In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt. *3:In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *4:When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
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*5: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. 98)
*6:In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on
how to install the child restraint system properly. (→P. 102)
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and 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 illumi- nated, the SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.
●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.
seatback pocket).
●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or
press on the seatback with their legs.
●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
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CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. 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, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the 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 front passenger seat fully rearward.
●When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat in the proper order. (→P. 102)
●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-
ers the seat cushion surface.
●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 on the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 102)
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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Forward facing — Convertible seat
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Booster seat
■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat 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. 54)
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CAUTION
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger 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 illumi- nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
●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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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