Hyundai Matrix 2012 User Manual

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD 2 Wheel Drive 4WD 4 Wheel Drive

A/C Air Conditioning

ABS Anti-lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor AWD All Wheel Drive CRS Child Restraint System ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS Electric Power Steering

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating

502

GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

M + S Mud and Snow MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control

TWR Trailer Weight Rating

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

Abbreviation list

503

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Vehicle control and operation data recording

Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position (vehicles with an automatic transmission) The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehicle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or

pictures.

● Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

● Disclosure of the EDR data Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except

when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Toyota in a law suit However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dt sc.ca.go v/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

When driving

Interior fea-

tures

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without wireless remote control

Keys Key number plate

Vehicles with wireless remote control

Keys

Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 28)

Key number plate

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 440)

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the wireless remote control key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the wireless remote control key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

● Do not disassemble the key.

Before driving

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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle from outside the vehicle.

∗

Locks all doors Sounds an alarm

(press and hold) Unlocks doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■ Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■ Panic mode

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will

sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash 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.

∗: If equipped

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■ Key battery depletion

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 383)

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■ Conditions affecting operation

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations.

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a

metallic object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

● When the wireless key battery is depleted

● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to

the rear window

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 485)

Before driving

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■ Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

NOTE: 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE: 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.

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Doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 28

■ Key

■ Door lock switch (if equipped)

Before driving

Locks the door Unlocks the door

Vehicles with power door lock system: Turning the key locks and unlocks all doors. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors

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■ Inside lock button

Rear door child-protector lock

Unlocks the door Locks the door

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the locks are set.

Unlock Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems (vehicles with power door lock system)

The following functions can be set or cancelled:

Function Operation

Shift position linked door locking function

Shift position linked door unlocking func-

tion

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all

doors.

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.

Before driving

Driver's door linked door unlocking function

All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only

The shift position linked door locking function works when all do ors are closed.

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■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between set and canceled, follow the procedure below:

STEP

Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

STEP

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door lock switch ( approximately 5 seconds and then release.

The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown as follows.

Use the same procedure to cancel the function.

Function

Shift position linked door locking function

Shift position linked door unlocking function

Driver's door linked door unlocking function

Shift lever

position

*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only

or ) for

Switch position

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

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■ When all the doors are locked with the wireless remote control or key

The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch. The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the wire-

less remote control or key.

■ The doors cannot be locked when

The key is in the engine switch and either of the front door is open.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 485)

CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.

● Always use a seat belt.

● Always lock the doors.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seat.

Before driving

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Back door

The back door can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control or key.

Wireless remote control (if equipped) →P. 28

Key

Locks the back door Unlocks the back door Opens the back door

■ Back door handle

Use the back door handle when closing.

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CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

● Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If

the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden

braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.

● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door, which may result in death or serious injury of the child.

■ Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.

● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door

before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed again after it is opened.

Before driving

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CAUTION

● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

● The back door may fall if it is not

opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment.

● When closing the back door, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

● When closing the back door, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

● Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door. Such additional weight on the back door may cause the back door to fall closed again after it is opened.

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NOTICE

■ Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

● Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.

● Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

● Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.

● Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback angle adjustment lever

Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)

Folding down the front passenger's seat (vehicles with seatback table)

Move the seat rearward.

STEP

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

STEP

Active head restraints

Lower the head restraint and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position.

Before driving

Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback down.

When the occupant’s back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly forward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on the seat occupant.

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■ Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

During rear-end

Inner structure

collision

CAUTION

■ Seat adjustment

● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

● 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, 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 in the event of an accident.

● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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CAUTION

■ After returning the seatback to the upright position (vehicles with seat-

back table)

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.

■ Caution while driving (vehicles with seatback table)

Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback.

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

STEP

Stow the rear outside seat belt buckles and move the rear center seat belt buckle as shown.

Lower the head restraints to the lowest position.

Fold the seatback down while pulling the seatback lock release knob.

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CAUTION

■ After returning the 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 rocking 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.

■ Caution while driving

Do not sit on the folded seatback.

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Pull the head restraints up.

Lock release button

■ Removing the head restraints

■ Installing the head restraints

Down

Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.

Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.

Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down while pressing the 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.

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving 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 shoulder.

● 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

Release button

Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard.

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

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■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button.

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up and down as needed.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occupant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision.

Before driving

The pretensioner may not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.

■ 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 sl ow, 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. 94)

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 48)

Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants. Extend the shoulder belt completely 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.

■ 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. 90)

● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat

belt, follow the instructions on P. 48 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 collisions.

■ Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

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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. Failing to do so may cause death or severe 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.

● 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.

■ 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 accident. (→P. 49)

■ Child restraint lock function belt

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

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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 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.

■ 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, increasing 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.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

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.

Before driving

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP

Hold the steering wheel and press the lever down.

STEP

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.

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 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.

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.

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of

vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Turns automatic mode on/off

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The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on.

The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Adjusting the height of the rear view mirror

Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

■ To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do not touch or cover them.

CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.

STEP

Folding back the mirrors

Select a mirror to adjust.

Left Right

Adjust the mirror.

Up Right Down Left

Push backward to fold the mirrors.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror

defoggers)

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 193)

CAUTION

■ When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing 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 back.

● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear

view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.

∗

Lock switch

Closing Opening One-touch opening (driver ’s

window only)

*:Pressing the switch in the

opposite direction will stop window travel partway.

Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.

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■ 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 after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

∗: If equipped

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

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 serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down.

∗

■ Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof*

■ Tilt up and down

The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof*

*: Lightly press either of the moon

roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.

ilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

*: Lightly press either of the moon

roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.

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∗: If equipped

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

■ The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine OFF

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■ Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

■ 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

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

1-4. Opening and closing the windows

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 it 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.

■ 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 moon roof fully closes.

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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 windows are closed.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

STEP

Pull up the fuel filler door opener.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

Closing the fuel tank cap

1-5. Refueling

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 type

Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

■ Fuel tank capacity

13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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1-5. Refueling

CAUTION

■ Refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static

electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.

● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

● 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.

■ 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.

1-5. Refueling

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.

The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.

■ 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

U.S.A.)

FCC ID: WRKRI-34BTY 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1-6. Theft deterrent system

■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (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.

CAUTION

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

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada)

These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 40)

Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to the extent required. (→P. 40)

Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily operable.

Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 54)

Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 46)

Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 48)

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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■ While driving

● Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

● Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident. 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.

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.

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Front airbags Driver airbag and front passenger airbag

Can help protect the head and chest of the driver a nd front passenger from impact with interior components.

Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbags

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. Curtain shield airbags

Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats.

1-7. Safety information

Airbag system components

Front airbag sensors Front passenger occupant

classification system (ECU and sensors)

Front passenger airbag Side airbags Seat belt pretensioners and

force limiters Side and curtain shield air-

bag sensors Curtain shield airbags “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator lights

SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch Airbag sensor assembly Curtain shield airbag sen-

sors Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle

switch Driver’s seat position sen-

sor

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 information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in t he system components 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 (SRS 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 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 or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt

pretensioners will activate.

● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger

sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 85)

■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side airbags and curtain

shield airbags)

● The SRS side airbags 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 colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular 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 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 lowspeed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

1-7. Safety information

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS side airbags and cur-

tain shield airbags

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system 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 compartment

● 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, there are times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in front impact.

1-7. Safety information

■ When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

● The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

● A portion of a door is damaged or

deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

● The pad section of the steering wheel

or dashboard (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the side

airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

● Curtain shield airbags: The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.

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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.

● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause

death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides 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 airbag 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.

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

1-7. Safety information

● 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 passenger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS front airbags 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 airbag 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 system. 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. 90)

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● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

● Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.

● Do not drive the vehicle while the driver

or passenger has items resting on their knees.

● Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pillars.

● 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 dashboard or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger deploy.

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

1-7. Safety information

● Do not attach anything to areas such as

the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.

● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

● 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. 74). 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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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a

door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel

pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

■ 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 rail.

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

occupant compartment.

● Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-

garoo bar etc.).

● 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.

1-7. Safety information

Front passenger occupant classification system

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

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SRS warning light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

1-7. Safety information

Conditions and operation of the fron t passenger occupant classification system

■ Adult

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Indicator/

warning light

lights

SRS warning light Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing

Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger seats

passenger side

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

■ Child*3 or child restraint system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Indicator/

warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing

Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front

Devices

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

lights

SRS warning light Off

passenger seats

passenger side

“AIR BAG

ON”

Activated

“AIR BAG

OFF”

ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front

■ Unoccupied

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front

Curtain shield airbag in the front

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated

lights

SRS warning light

passenger seats

passenger side

■ There is a malfunction in the system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Indicator/

warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off

Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front

Devices

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

lights

SRS warning light On

passenger seats

passenger side

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Not illuminated

Off

Activated

“AIR BAG

OFF”

ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front

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: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

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

: 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.

1-7. Safety information

: 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. 90)

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

installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 94)

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 tab has not been left inserted

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

● Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

● Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat.

● 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 seatback 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 the forward-facing child restraint system

on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 94)

● Do not modify or remove the front seats.

● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-

wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

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

the seat cushion surface.

● 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 be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

The laws of all 50 states of U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 94)

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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

Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat

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Booster seat

1-7. Safety information

■ Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

● If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear

seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. (→P. 48)

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 accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

● A forward-facing child restraint system may be allowed to be installed on

the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as uprights as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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CAUTION

■ Child restraint precautions

● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system

on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by

the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

■ Child restraint lock function belt precaution

■ When the child restraint system is not in use

● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is

not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.

● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.

The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 48)

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the outside rear seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for all rear seats.

Installation with LATCH system

Type A

Canada only

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STEP

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

STEP

Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors.

STEP

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors.

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

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Type B

Canada only

STEP

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

STEP

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors.

STEP

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors.

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

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Installing child restraint s using a se at belt (child res traint loc k fun ction belt)

■ Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

STEP

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

Run the seat belt through the

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

Fully extend the shoulder belt and then allow it to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

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STEP

While pushing the child seat down into the rear seat, a llow th e shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place.

■ Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat

STEP

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

STEP

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

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

STEP

Fully extend the shoulder strap and then allow it to retract slightly into the ALR lock mode.

Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

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STEP

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors.

■ Booster seat

STEP

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

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

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

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

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Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child's shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 48)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the release button and fully retract the seat belt.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

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STEP

Secure the child restraint using the seat belt or the lower

anchors, and remove the head restraint.

Open the anchor bracket cover,

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

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

Replace the head restraint.

■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

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CAUTION

■ When installing a booster seat

Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode: (→P. 49)

ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to the child.

■ When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● If the driver's seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the righthand rear seat.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child restraint system.

● Only put a forward-facing or booster

child seat on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forwardfacing or booster child seat on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION

■ When installing a child restraint system

● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

● Push and pull the child seat from side to side and forward to be sure it is

secure.

● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

■ Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

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Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.

■ Starting the engine

→P. 118

■ Driving

Automatic transmission

STEP

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.

(→P. 122)

STEP

Release the parking brake. (→P. 130)

STEP

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Manual transmission

STEP

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to

1. (→P. 127)

STEP

Release the parking brake. (→P. 130)

STEP

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■ Stopping

Automatic transmission

STEP

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

STEP

If necessary , set the parking brake.

When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (→P. 122)

Manual transmission

STEP

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal.

STEP

If necessary , set the parking brake.

When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 127)

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■ Parking the ve hi cl e

Automatic transmission

STEP

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

STEP

Set the parking brake. (→P. 130)

STEP

Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 122)

When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.

STEP

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.

STEP

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Manual transmission

STEP

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal.

STEP

Set the parking brake. (→P. 130)

STEP

Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 127)

When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary, block the wheels.

STEP

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.

STEP

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

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Starting on a steep uphill

Automatic transmission

STEP

Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.

STEP

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

STEP

Release the parking brake.

Manual transmission

STEP

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.

STEP

Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal.

STEP

Release the parking brake.

■ Driving in the rain

● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the

windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be

especially slippery.

● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,

because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■ Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

● When the accelerator pedal is released

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■ Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe:

● For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

● For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system (if equipped)

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down.

■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 458)

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CAUTION

■ When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■ When driving the vehicle

● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.

● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not let the vehicle roll back-

wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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CAUTION

● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and

check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not shift the shift lever to P

while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or

1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the

engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 451

● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 123)

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CAUTION

● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking

brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.

● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious injury.

● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-

ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

● Do not drive the vehicle off-road.

This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.

● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.

● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has highspeed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-

shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make

sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly . If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

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CAUTION

■ When shifting the shift lever (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

■ When the vehicle is stopped

● Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles

with an automatic transmission) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.

● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: In order to prevent accidents due

to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accident s caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

● Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

■ When the vehicle is parked

● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following.

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical components.

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CAUTION

● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an

automatic transmission), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

■ Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed

area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

■ When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

■ When braking the vehicle

● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance

increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the

systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer. Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

■ If the vehicle becomes stuck or bogged (AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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NOTICE

■ When driving the vehicle

● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.

Manual transmission

● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,

do not release the clutch pedal abruptly . Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch.

• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade. Doing so may damage the clutch.

● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so

may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

Automatic transmission

● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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