Toyota Avalon 1996 Owner's Manual

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

 Instrument panel overview  Instrument cluster overview  Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

1. Side vent

2. Side defroster outlet

3. Tilt steering lock release lever

4. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift)

5. Center vents

6. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights

7. Power door lock switch

8. Power window switches

9. Seat heater switch

10.Glovebox

11.Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift)

12.Lower vent

13.Parking brake release lever

14.Parking brake pedal

1. Instrument panel light control dial

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Driving pattern selector button

5. Thermometer

6. Clock

7. Emergency flasher switch

8. Car audio

9. Miscellany box

10.Air conditioning controls

11.Ashtray and cigarette lighter

12.Rear window defogger switch

13.Ignition switch

14.Cruise control switch

15.Power rear view mirror control switch

16.Headlight cleaner switch

Instrument cluster overview

1. Fuel gauge

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge

3. Tachometer

4. Speedometer

5. Odometer

6. Trip meter

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Service reminder indicators or

indicator lights

9. Theft deterrent system indicator light

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light *

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Low fuel level warning light *

Anti-lock brake system warning light *

Open door warning light*

Rear light failure warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-off indicator light

Driving pattern indicator light

Cruise control indicator light *

Automatic transmission indicator lights

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warn-

ing buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Trunk lid  Hood  Theft deterrent system  Fuel tank cap  Electric moon roof

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the glovebox and trunk.

To protect things locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the

plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors—

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All the doors lock and unlock simulta-

neously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the door with the lock knob

pushed in will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the outside handle of the driver’s door. When operated within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the trunk lid, this system also opens the trunk lid.

To lock or unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously.

To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 5 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously.

If any of the doors is not securely closed, or if the key is in the ignition switch, locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch.

Y ou have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

If pushing the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch does not actuate the doors, and you have checked the battery in the transmitter, consult your Toyota dealer.

To open the trunk lid, push the trunk lid open switch.

To open the trunk lid with the master key, see “Trunk lid”.

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not operate from a normal distance:

 Check the batteries in the transmitter.

To replace the batteries, see “Replacing transmitter batteries”.

 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a r a d i o station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

Wireless remote control transmitter:

 Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects.

 Avoid putting it in water.

Replacing transmitter batteries

The expected life of your transmitter batteries is ab o u t one year. For replacement, use DURACELL DL2016 or equivalent.

a. Using a screwdriver, separate the two halves of the transmitter with the transmitter buttons facing down.

Take care not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.

b. Remove and replace the transmitter batteries.

If you touch a new battery with your fingers, clean it with rubbing alcohol. Skin oils may shorten the batteries’ life.

c. Reassemble the transmitter case. Make sure the gasket is properly installed.

After replacing batteries, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly , contact your Toyota dealer.

Power windows

MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T ISC: 1470 K1361 MADE IN U.S.A.

This device complies with part 15 of th e 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.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front side door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves

as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switches on the passengers’ doors. The driver’s door also has switches that control the passengers’ windows.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body o f all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

—Lock release leverTrunk lid (type A)

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

—Luggage security system Trunk lid (type B) —Lock release button

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.

After closing the trunk lid, insert the maste r k ey a nd t ur n it count erc lockwis e to deacti vate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, push the lock release button.

To safeguard the lock release button from unwanted access, lock the glovebox. (See “Glovebox” in Chapter 1-8.)

Hood—Luggage security system

This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the lock release button from unwanted access.

After closing the glovebox lid, insert the master key into the glovebox lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release button.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the

auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood until make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on front edge to lock it.

Theft deterrent system

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.

The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.

As the doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the doors, trunk and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting.

Be careful not to use the key or wireless remote control transmitter when opening any door. This will cancel the system.

4. After making sure the indicator light

starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. The system will automatically be set after

the preparation time passes. The indicator light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the doors, trunk or hood is open at that time, the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions:

 If any of the doors, trunk or hood is un-

locked without using the key or wireless remote control transmitter

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm each time all the doors, trunk and hood are closed after the alarm stops.

The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions:

 If any of the doors, trunk or hood is

opened

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

Stopping the alarm

Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit kept on. Stopping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the doors, trunk or hood is opened.

Interrupting the setting

With the system set, the trunk can be opened with the key or wireless remote control transmitter without setting off the system. While the truck is open, the setting is interrupted and the doors and hood may be opened in addition. However, when the battery terminal is reconnected, the system is activated.

Close and lock the doors and hood, and the system will automatically be reset after two seconds when the trunk is closed with the key removed.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

Unlock either front door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.

INDICATOR LIGHT

The indicator light gives the following three indications.

FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key or wireless remote control transmitter to open the doors, trunk and hood.

ON—The system will automatically be set when the time comes. The doors, trunk and hood may be opened without a key or wireless remote control transmitter.

OFF—The system is inactive. You may open any door, trunk and hood.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows

2. Set the system as described above.

The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. B e sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking any o f

the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

5. Repeat this operation for the other

doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Fuel tank cap

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel

tank cap for replacement. It has a built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the interior light.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors are opened.

Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE”

side. The sun shade will be opened together

with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “SLIDE” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof

stops at the three-quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”

side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “UP” side. You may stop the moon roof at any de-

sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

 Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a se r i ous injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND AND CONTROLS—

Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Head restraints  Seat heaters  Seat belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Tilt steering wheel  Outside rear view mirrors  Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

 Vanity mirrors

 Do not drive with the occupants

not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjustin g t h e seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR FRONT)

Turn the knob either way.

4. DRIVER’S CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR REAR)

Turn the knob either way.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

Separate seat

Bench seat

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

CAUTION

3. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUP-

PORT ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever forward until you have reached your desired position. To reduce the lumbar support, pull the lever back toward its original position.

Head restraints Seat heaters

CAUTION

 Adjust the top of th e head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the

lock release button. You can also move the head restraint for-

ward or backward, pull or push the head restraint.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.

The key must be in the “ON” position. Pushing on the opposite side will turn it o ff.

NOTICE



To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.

Seat belts—Seat belt precautions

Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, have the child sit slightly closer to the buckle side or the seat so that the belt lays across the shoulder.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwi se, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden bra king o r a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.

The key must be in the “ON” position. Pushing on the opposite side will turn it o ff.

NOTICE



To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they

need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts.

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) if it has been used i n a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

—Front and rear seat belts (3-point type)

 Front passenger’s seat only (ex-

cept the center position of bench front seat). Replace the belt if the warning label under the sleeve can be seen. The warning label, “REPLACE BELT”, will appear if the belt receives a severe impact or other force.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is 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 securely . (F o r d etails , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button

and slide the anchor down. After adjustment make sure the anchor is

locked in position.

CAUTION

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 increase the chance of injury.

—Front center seat belt (2-point type)

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

 High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position.

To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belt could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on your hip bone as possible.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button.

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