TOYOTA Camry 2012 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

Interior fea-

3

tures

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle

6

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.

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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.

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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 Toyota
does not warrant these products and 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.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system /sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe­cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con­versations, sounds 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 use by Toyota in a law suit

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

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only)

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser­vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

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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.

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● 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.dtsc.ca.gov/haza rdouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

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

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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 windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it 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).

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory

AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings

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GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode

M + S Mud and Snow

MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

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

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

Abbreviation list

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 46)

Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles without a smart key system (type C)

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 46)

Valet key
Key number plate

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key
system (→P. 32)

• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(→P. 46)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.

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The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one
side. If the key cannot be inserted
in a lock cylinder, turn it over and
re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (→P. 451)

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■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 290)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use

and provide the attendant with the valet key.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own

use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a
smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer
using the key number plate. (→P. 450)

■ When riding in an aircraft (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

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

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NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

● Do not disassemble the keys.

● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key.

● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as

TVs, audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment,
such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key

system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli­ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key , causing
the key to not function properly.

■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-

lems (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.

■ When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was
provided with your vehicle.

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Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Electronic key

∗

Electronic key Electronic key

Unlocks and locks the doors (→P. 33)
Unlocks the trunk (→P. 33)
Starts the engine (→P. 148)

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∗: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)

Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen­ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

*: The door unlock settings can be

changed. (→P. 38)

Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

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Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
Antennas inside the cabin

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

When locking or unlocking
the doors

The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the front outside
door handles. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the trunk release button.

When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes

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The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

■ Operation signals

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

Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

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■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor

Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

■ Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light
that comes on. (→P. 427)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds

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An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
smart key system while the
electronic key was still
inside the vehicle.

The trunk was closed while
the electronic key was still
inside the trunk and all the
doors were locked.

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Retrieve the elec­tronic key from the
passenger compart­ment and lock the
doors again.

Retrieve the elec­tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

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Alarm Situation Correction procedure

An attempt was made to

Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds

lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door with the
electronic key still inside

Retrieve the elec­tronic key from the
vehicle and lock the
doors again.

the vehicle.
The “ENGINE START

STOP” switch was turned

Interior alarm
sounds continu­ously

to ACCESSORY mode
while the driver's door was
open (The driver's door
was opened when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was in ACCES­SORY mode.)

Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

The driver’s door was
opened while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off

Shift the shift lever to

P.
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.

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■ 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. (How­ever, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

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■ Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.

STEP

1

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

STEP

2

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and
hold , , or for about 5 seconds while pressing and

holding .

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

Unlocking doors Beep

Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.

Holding the front passenger’s door

Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once

handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door handle

unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

Vehicles with an alarm system: To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and
close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked
again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 95)

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■ Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec­tronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the
vehicle is not in operation for a long time.

● In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m)
of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the

doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

■ Electronic key battery-saving function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the

smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec­tronic key buttons.

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■ Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and
engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 451)

● When the electronic key battery is depleted

● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio st ation, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri­cal noise

● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following

metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that

emit radio waves

• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com­munication device

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

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

the rear window

● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic

devices

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■ Notes for the entry function

● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or
floor, in the door pockets or glove box, or near a vent when the engine
is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.

● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the

door pockets or a vent when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio
wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the
cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trap­ping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to

start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door

handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-

tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)

● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the

doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.

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■ Notes for locking the doors

● Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition

signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni­tion signals will be given.

● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. (→P. 39)

● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet

during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.

● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,

snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

■ Notes for the unlocking function

● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the

doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.

● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle
again.

● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. (→P. 39)

● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly

longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

● To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.

(2 m) of the vehicle.

● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (→P. 493)

■ Alarm (if equipped)

Using the smart key system to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(→P. 95)

■ To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may
not operate.)

■ If the smart key system does not operate properly

● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 451)

● Starting the engine: →P. 451

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■ Electronic key battery depletion

● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the

engine stops. (→P. 427)

● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will

become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 386)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.

(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:

•TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

• Glass top ranges

• Table lamps

■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 386

■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (→P. 46, 451)

● Starting the engine and changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch

modes: →P. 452

● Stopping the engine: →P. 149

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 493)

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■ Certification for the smart key system

U.S.A.

FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-4
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-5
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

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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CAUTION

■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 34)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

● Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers

and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Wireless remote control

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

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

∗

Locks all the doors
Sounds the alarm

(press and hold)
Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Opens the driver’s window
and moon roof (press and
hold)

*

Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)

46

*: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

∗: If equipped

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Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Opens the driver’s window
and moon roof (press and
hold)

*

Sounds the alarm
(press and hold)

Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)

*: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Opens the driver’s window
and moon roof (press and
hold)

*

Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)

Sounds the alarm
(press and hold)

*: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

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■ Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been locked/unlocked.

(Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
Driver’s window and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the driver’s

window and moon roof are opening.

■ Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously . Fully close the door to stop the bu zzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.

■ Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

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.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

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 electronic key.

■ 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.

■ Alarm (if equipped)

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(→P. 95)

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■ Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without a smart key system

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

● When the wireless key battery is depleted

● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio st ation, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri­cal noise

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

nication devices

● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic

object

● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

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

the rear window

Vehicles with a smart key system

→P. 40

■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with

a smart key system)

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 451)

■ Key battery depletion

Vehicles without a smart key system

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 384)

Vehicles with a smart key system

→P. 44

■ When the key battery is fully depleted

→P. 384

■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key

system)

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

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■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 493)

■ Certification for wireless remote control

U.S.A. (vehicles without a smart key system)

FCC ID: HYQ23AAC
FCC ID: HYQ12BDM
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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

U.S.A. (vehicles with a smart key system)

FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-4
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-5
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
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.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

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 entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

■ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

→P. 32

■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 46

■ Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Driver’s side only: Turning the
key unlocks the driver's door.
Turning the key again unlocks
the other doors.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (→P. 451)

■ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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■ Inside lock button

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.

Locking the doors from the outside without a key

STEP

1

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

STEP

2

Close the door.

Vehicles without a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in the engine switch.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is
left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

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Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is 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

The following functions can be set or cancelled:

Function Operation

Shift position linked
door locking function

Shift position linked
door unlocking function

Speed linked door lock­ing function

Driver's door linked
door unlocking function
(vehicles without a
smart key system)

Driver's door linked
door unlocking function
(vehicles with a smart
key system)

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
doors.

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
doors.

All the doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.

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

All the doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn­ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

■ Setting and canceling the functions (vehicles without naviga-

tion system and Display Audio system)

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.

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STEP

1

Vehicles without a smart key system

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

Vehicles with a smart key system

Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec­onds.)

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STEP

2

Function

Shift position linked door lock­ing function

Shift position linked door
unlocking function

Speed linked door lo cking func­tion

Driver's door linked door unlock­ing function

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (

or ) for

approximately 5 seconds and
then release.

The shift lever and switch posi­tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to can­cel the function.

Shift lever

position

P

N

Driver’s door lock

switch position

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

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■ If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

(vehicles with a smart key system)

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (→P. 46, 451)

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 493)

CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure 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 all 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

seats.

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Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the key, trunk opener, entry function
or wireless remote control.

■ Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Pull up the lever to release the
trunk lid.

■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

Key (vehicles without a wireless remote control)

Turn the master key clockwise
to release the trunk lid.

Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

→P. 32

Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 46

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■ Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

■ Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key

inside (vehicles with a smart key system)

● When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic

key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened using the entry function.

● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors

locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys
with you when leaving the vehicle.

● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are

locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the
surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement pre­vention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the
trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the
trunk.

● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one

of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk
opener.

■ Internal trunk release lever

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The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.

The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug­gage in the trunk 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 trunk lid before driving.

● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the

trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus­ing an accident.

● Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-

sion, 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 allow children to enter the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffo­cate.

● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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CAUTION

■ Using the trunk

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 trunk lid before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.

● When opening or closing the trunk lid, 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 trunk is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

● The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened

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

● When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

● When closing the trunk lid, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface.

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

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

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Front seats

Manual seat

Seat position adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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Power seat

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Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

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CAUTION

■ Seat adjustment

● To reduce the risk of s liding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary.
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.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect­edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is

locked in position.

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Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

Pull the seatback lever in the
trunk for the seatback you wish
to fold down.

CAUTION

■ When folding the rear seatbacks down

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

● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to P.

● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-

ing.

● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

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CAUTION

■ When returning the seat to its original position

● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through

its guide. (→P. 72)

■ Seat adjustment

Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

■ 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 the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-

ward on the top.

● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

● Make sure that the seat belt is passing through its guide.

NOTICE

■ When left seatback is folded down

Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Vertical adjustment (front
seats)

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Lock release
button

■ Removing the head restraints (front seats)

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

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

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■ Installing the head restraints (front seats)

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

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■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

CAUTION

■ Head restraint precautions (front seats)

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

● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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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.

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■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

To fasten the seat belt, push
the plate into the buckle
until a click sound is heard.

To release the seat belt,
press the release button.

Release button

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■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (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 until you
hear a click.

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 or
side collision.

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

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■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend 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. 122)

■ Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P. 69)

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.

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■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 69)

■ 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. 1 18)

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

belt, follow the instructions on P. 69 regarding seat belt usage.

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■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent 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.

■ Rear seat belt

Use the seat belt after passing it through
the guide if the seat belt comes free from
the guide.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or 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.

● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than

necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.

● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

■ Seat belt pretensioners

● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.

● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In

that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■ 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. 70)

■ Seat belt damage and wear

● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.

● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there 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.

● Always make sure the shoulder belt passes through the guide when using

the seat belt. Failure to properly position the belt may reduce the amount
of protection in an accident and could lead to death or serious injury in a
collision or sudden stop.

● Always make sure that the seat belt is not twisted, does not get caught in

the guide or the seatback and is arranged in the proper position.

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CAUTION

■ Using a seat belt extender

● Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

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

because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, 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.

NOTICE

■ When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP

1

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

STEP

2

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.

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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

The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.

Vehicles without a smart key
system

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

Vehicles with a smart key
system

The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

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

■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

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.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.

STEP

1

STEP

2

Folding the mirrors

To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc­tion of the vehicle's rear.

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

■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when

Vehicles without a smart key system

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

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.

■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with mirror defoggers)

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 240)

CAUTION

■ When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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

adjusted before driving.

■ When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with mirror defog-

gers)

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

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Power windows

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

Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Window lock switch

Closing
One-touch closing (driver’s

window only)
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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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

■ The power windows can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

Vehicles without a smart key system

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

Vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is
opened.

■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■ When the power window does not close normally (driver’s window

only)

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the driver’s door.

● Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the win-

dow can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch
closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

● Vehicles with a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window

can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch clos­ing position while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNI­TION ON mode.

● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation

explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce­dure.

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STEP

1

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win­dow has closed.

STEP

2

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win­dow has opened completely.

STEP

3

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform­ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 493)

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CAUTION

■ Closing the windows

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

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)

● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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Moon roof

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

∗

■ Opening and closing

■ Tilt up and down

Opens

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

*: Lightly press the switch in either

direction to stop the moon roof
partway.

T

the moon roof

the moon roof

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

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■ The moon roof can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

Vehicles without a smart key system

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.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■ Jam protection function

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

■ Sunshade

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

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■ When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

STEP

1

Stop the vehicle.

STEP

2

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*

1

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10
seconds.*

2

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approxi-

mately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

STEP

3

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and
then release the switch.

● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

STEP

1

Stop the vehicle.

STEP

2

Press and hold the “UP” switch*

1

until the moon roof moves into the

tilt up position and stops.

STEP

3

Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP”
switch again.*

1

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.*

2

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1

second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

STEP

4

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and
then release the switch.

1

*

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

2

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

*

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
open/close switch in the close position or press and hold the “UP” switch.
The moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it
will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is
completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce­dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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■ Moon roof open reminder function

Vehicles without a smart key system

An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the engine switch off.

Vehicles with a smart key system

An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 493)

CAUTION

■ Opening the moon roof

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

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-

ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being
operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

■ Jam protection function

● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

● 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

Vehicles without a smart key system

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win­dows are closed.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

STEP

STEP

1

Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.

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STEP

3

Closing the fuel tank cap

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

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

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CAUTION

■ When refueling the vehicle

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

● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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

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

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

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

■ When refueling

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with
the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off
function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.

■ When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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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 a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart
key system

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.

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Vehicles with a smart key
system

The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.

The indicator light stops flash­ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

U.S.A.

Vehicles without a smart key system
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.

Vehicles with a smart key system
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3

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.

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.

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CAUTION

■ Certifications for the immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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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Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.

∗

■ Triggering of the alarm

The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm
is set:

● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote control or
mechanical key.

● The hood is opened.

● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.

■ Setting the alarm system

Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors.
The system will be set auto­matically after 30 seconds.

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The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

∗: If equipped

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■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.

● Unlock the doors or trunk.

● Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch

to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm
will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

● Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■ Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:

● Nobody is in the vehicle.

● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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■ Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)

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● A person inside the vehicle opens a

door, the trunk or hood.

● The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked.

■ Alarm-operated door lock

● When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-

vent intruders.

● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and

make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.

NOTICE

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■ 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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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (→P. 62)

Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (→P. 62)

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. 76)

Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. (→P. 67)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(→P. 69)

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CAUTION

■ While driving

● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.

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

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

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

● Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci­dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.

■ Adjusting the seat position

● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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

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

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1-7. Safety information

SRS airbags

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

SRS front airbags

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

SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants

SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats

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SRS curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats

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SRS airbag system components

Front impact sensors
Front passenger occupant

classification system (ECU
and sensors)

Knee airbags
Side impact sensors (front

door)
Side impact sensors (front)
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Rear side airbags

Before driving

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

SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle

switch
Seat belt pretensioners and

force limiters

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1-7. Safety information

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor­mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the 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 nontoxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

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■ 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 seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

● The windshield may crack.

● For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event

of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer­gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis­tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. (→P. 326)

■ 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 and sign pole, which can move
or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision
(e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck etc.).

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

pretensioners will activate.

● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is

no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 113)

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■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-

bags)

● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an

impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre­sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle 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.

■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

than a collision

The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.

● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

● Landing hard or falling

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■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-

bags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

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■ Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags

(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

● Collision from the side to the vehicle

body other than the passenger com­partment

● Collision from the side at an angle

SRS side airbags: Do not generally 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.

SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli­sion.

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● Collision from the front*

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

*: Depending on the conditions and type

of accident, the curtain shield airbags
may deploy (inflate) upon frontal
impact.

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■ When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, 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 front airbags and SRS
curtain shield 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 and cur­tain shield airbags to inflate.

● The pad section of the steering wheel,

dashboard near the front passenger air­bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the side

airbag is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-

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

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

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

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

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

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

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

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro­vides you with a clear margin of safety . This dist ance 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.

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

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● If the seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the front seat belt buckles but
the seat belt extender has not also
been fastened to the latch plate of the
seat belt, the SRS front airbags will
judge that the driver and front 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
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 118)

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● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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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 allow the front seat occupants to

hold items on their knees.

● Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pil­lars.

● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the

passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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● Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash­board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.

CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

1-7. Safety information

● Do not attach anything to areas such as

a door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail
and assist grip.

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard
objects such as keys and accessories
to the key. The objects may restrict the
SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust
into the driver's seat area by the force
of the deploying airbag, thus causing a
danger.

● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of

these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious
injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.

● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,

be sure to remove it.

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

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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

bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

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CAUTION

■ SRS airbag precautions

● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a

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

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

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

■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

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

● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,

instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails

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

occupant compartment

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

garoo bar etc.)

● Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system

● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD

players

● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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1-7. Safety information

Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant 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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Before driving

SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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1-7. Safety information

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

■ Adult

*1

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

Indicator/

warning light

indicator lights

SRS warning light Off

Seat belt reminder light Flashing
Front passenger airbag

Side airbag on the front

passenger seat

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

■ Child*3 or child restraint system

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

Curtain shield airbag in the front

Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

indicator lights

SRS warning light Off

Seat belt reminder light Flashing
Front passenger airbag Deactivated

Side airbag on the front

passenger seat

passenger side

“AIR BAG

ON”

*2

Activated

*4

“AIR BAG

*5

OFF”

*2

Activated

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